The Impact of the U.S. Defaulting

Christine Lagarde believes the impact could be large and global.

Tim Pawlenty’s Foreign Policy Speech And The Neocon Distortion Of Ronald Reagan’s Legacy

Tim Pawlenty’s foreign policy speech shows him siding with the hawks, and joining in the neocon distortion of Reagan’s legacy.

Sex Selection Abortions Lead to 160 Million ‘Missing’ Girls

160 million girls are “missing” owing to selective abortion and cultural preferences for male children.

Afghan Surge Ending

President Obama is expected to announce the withdrawal of the 30,000 Surge troops.

The Tea Party And Foreign Policy

Will the incoming “Tea Party” caucus in the House and Senate force the GOP to reconsider its views on foreign policy? Don’t count on it.

What Is The Tea Party Foreign Policy?

The Tea Party movement doesn’t seem to have a coherent view on foreign policy. Which means that a Tea Party victory will just mean more of the same Republican neo-conservatism.

Fidel Castro Admits Communism Doesn’t Work

Fidel Castro is back in the public eye, but he’s singing a slightly different tune now.

Three Different Takes on the Leaked “War Logs”

Three different ways they’re viewing the leaked “war logs” across the Pond.

Endless War Causing Trouble At The Top ?

Are new war strategies putting too much strain on commanders in the field ?

Qualifications

New Middle East

Staying the Course