Nixon Commentary

China the Aggressor?

A look at how China may be thinking about its sphere of influence—and American ambitions.

The Threat at Home

The attempted Times Square attack is just the latest in a line of plots that shows Washington doesn’t have a strategy to prevent homegrown terror.

Courting China

To get Chinese cooperation on currency revaluation and Iran, Obama should refrain from criticizing Beijing’s greenhouse-gas problem.

Tokyo Rising

China’s growing strength is making its neighbors nervous—and less fearful of a fully rearmed Japan.

No Change in Iran

Tehran still has no interest in a “grand bargain” with America. Obama must keep a united front with Europe and strengthen the military capabilities of our Arab allies.

Unjust War

The situation of women in Afghanistan, though horrid, does not warrant more years of costly conflict.

Why We Can't Leave

A top terrorism expert argues against the rising calls for a rapid U.S. departure from Afghanistan. Otherwise we risk another major al-Qaeda attack.

Obama's Speech

The president’s Cairo address confirmed his skill as an orator and encouraged Arabs and Israelis to work toward peace. But the realities of the AfPak conflict will probably ring truer in Muslim ears than Obama’s dulcet tones.

Al-Qaeda Dangerous as Ever

Despite our best efforts, al-Qaeda remains resilient and dangerous on the eve of September 11.

Abandoning Burma

What’s happening in Burma is a tragedy. Now Washington should step up to the plate.

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May 26, 2012