Nancy Pelosi Commentary

A Blank Check for Israel?

Our stance on the conflict in Gaza might undermine our attempts to rein in India over November’s Mumbai attacks.

Improving the "Pickens Plan"

Billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens has launched a massive public-relations blitz to promote his wind-turbine plan. The Democrats seem to like it, but there’s a better way to achieve energy independence.

Worried Dragon

There’s no shortage of issues that could derail the U.S.-China relationship: North Korea, Iran, Taiwan, rising protectionist sentiment in the United States. Ted Galen Carpenter reports from Beijing.

The Long Road to Damascus

As the November 26 Middle East conference draws near, some are suggesting that a deal with Syria will lead to significant progress in the region. But Damascus may not be willing or able to help.

Conservative Columnist: Symbolism and Realpolitik

Congress is now considering two largely symbolic measures that could harm U.S. interests in Africa and the Middle East. A report from The New York Times seems to confirm J. Peter Pham’s prediction that Turkey

Ties that Bind-Or Not

Despite a cautious attitude in Europe, there is still plenty of hope for continued cooperation between the United States and the EU.

Questions on Kosovo

When it comes to Kosovo, supporters of its indenpendence have some tough questions to answer. We need no repeats of the run-up to the Iraq War, with its rosy predictions.

Bush Transformed-in Tone

This is Bush’s one last chance to show tangible success in Iraq before his hand is folded for him.

Democrats, Flustered

Without an ISG plan to rally around, instead of a unified Democratic position, we are likely to return to the status quo that existed in the previous Congress—individual Democrats offering their own competing plans and visions for action.

Losing Rummy

With Rumsfeld’s ouster, the Three of One Suit has been broken up, but Iraq will rage on.

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May 26, 2012