Economics Commentary

The Coming Mediterranean Energy War

Israel wants to drill for gas in Greek Cyprus. But Turkey may try to stop the new alliance.

How to Defeat Iran

Air strikes are not the only option for using force against Tehran.

Keeping Canada Close

Rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline isn't in America's or Canada's interests. If Obama does so, Ottawa will cozy up to Beijing.

Israel and Iran: Countdown to War

U.S. and European sanctions have staved off the threat of Israeli military action against Iran. But not for long.

Burma Comes in from the Cold

Burma is finally taking tentative steps toward reform. Washington should reward it accordingly.

China and the Blame Game

American politicians are quick to point the finger at China, but the roots U.S. economic problems are closer to home.

Europe's Problem Is the Euro

Why Germany deserves some of the blame for Europe's economic crisis.

The (Almost) Triumph of Offshore Balancing

The fact of U.S. decline is undeniable. A new grand strategy is in order.

Egypt's NGO Suspicions

Erstwhile promoters of democracy and human rights or agents of American hegemony? To the government in Cairo, the answer is all too clear.

The Pentagon's Way Forward

How to transform Obama's new defense guidance and budget request into a complete strategy.

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February 13, 2012