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U.S. remains No. 1 economy, but won’t stay that way without change

It’s time for New Year’s resolutions. Here’s a good one: Let’s resolve to keep America the world’s most competitive and ..


Obama may stick to current Afghan strategy – a loser

More and more, it looks as though President Barack Obama is going to adopt a “split the difference” policy on ..


The world loves Obama, but does he get respect?

President Barack Obama is clearly liked overseas – adored, in many quarters. But is he respected? Americans bathed in glowing ..


Who’s to blame for $4 gas? Both Democrats and GOP

What’s the cause of $4 for a gallon of gasoline? To listen to Democrats in Congress and on the campaign ..


Stupid actions spoil candidates' claims of shift to 'Smart Power'

The three presidential candidates and much of the U.S. foreign policy establishment all favor presenting a “kinder, gentler” face to ..


Will Democrats ever acknowledge progress in Iraq?

It was simply ridiculous for Democrats to fight about race, but it’s more serious that they won’t disagree about Iraq. None ..


Democrats’ hatred of Bush endangers war against terror

Every few days, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nevada) puts out the “Bin Laden Tick Tock,” jabbing President Bush for ..


NIE’s upshot: War is out, but Iran is dangerous

The new National Intelligence Estimate on Iran ought to be greeted with cheers and bipartisan agreement on vigorous carrot-and-stick diplomacy ..


Democrats, Bush should agree to fight Al Qaeda

The resurgent menace of Al Qaeda should unify Democrats and Republicans against a common threat, not serve as another example ..


Bush should push Musharraf on elections this year in Pakistan

As a matter of hardheaded realism, not just pro-democratic ideology, President Bush should pressure Pakistan's military ruler, Pervez Musharraf, to ..


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