foreign policy

Obama Fails to Wow on the World Stage

Washington Whispers - November 20, 2009

Zogby says Obama's China trip was at best ho-hum. more >>

Obama: Troop Announcement May Come After Afghan Vote

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - October 30, 2009

Even if the president decides whether to send more troops, he may hold off on announcing his decision. more >>

Foreign and Domestic Polls Show Declining Support for U.S. Engagement Abroad

By Jodie Allen - Jodie Allen - September 30, 2009

The country isn't becoming isolationist but is more domestically focused. more >>

Obama Faces Reality on Iran, Middle East

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - September 28, 2009

Iran's missile test makes some skeptical the regime will be conciliatory toward the United States. more >>

Will Obama's New Missile Defense Plan Strain Relations With Allies?

Opinion - September 18, 2009

What does the president's new defense strategy mean for Eastern European diplomacy? more >>

Obama is Fumbling a Chance for Middle East Peace

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - September 14, 2009

Only four percent of Israelis see Obama as a friend. That's a big problem for everyone. more >>

Does Obama Have an Israel Problem?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - August 4, 2009

A response to complaints that the president hasn't directly spoken to the Israeli people more >>

North Korea Pardons 2 American Journalists

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - August 4, 2009

In a rare meeting, former President Bill Clinton talked with Kim Jong Il. more >>

Obama's Balancing Act With Russian Relations

By Joshua Kucera - Nation & World - July 31, 2009

The administration wants to have good relationships with Russia and Russia's foes. more >>

GOP Whip Eric Cantor: U.S. Middle East Policy Should Reflect "Judeo-Christian Tradition"

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 21, 2009

The House Republican whip says Middle East policy should reflect U.S. religious heritage. more >>

American Tensions With India on Global Warming Put Hillary Clinton Back in News

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - July 20, 2009

Popular secretary of state, too long missing, hits a snag over climate change. more >>

United States Faces Challenges in Boosting Its Global Reputation

Opinion - July 15, 2009

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Obama's First U.S.-Russian Summit Yields Progress

By Joshua Kucera - Nation & World - July 13, 2009

Obama and Medvedev agreed to reduce their country's nuclear arsenals. more >>

Council on Foreign Relations' Les Gelb on How America Muddles Its Power

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - July 10, 2009

Les Gelb speaks with U.S. News about his new book Power Rules. more >>

On Iran, the U.S. Needs Handshakes and an Iron Fist

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - July 6, 2009

The U.S. is still waiting for the emboldened mullahs to unclench their fists. more >>

Obama Walks a Fine Line in Response to Turmoil in Iran

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - June 22, 2009

The president struggles to balance idealism and reality in his response. more >>

Criticizing Obama's Subdued Stance on Iran Is Self-Indulgent and Silly

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - June 22, 2009

President needs to do what will help. And vocal cheerleading may not be it. more >>

Obama's Iran Election Ineptitude Worsens Nuclear Threat

By Jamie M. Fly - Opinion - June 19, 2009

While the president fiddles, the ayatollah burns the midnight oil on nukes. more >>

North Korea Vows 'Thousand-Fold' Military Retaliation Against U.S. if Threatened

Nation & World - June 17, 2009

North Korea threatens to launch a "thousand-fold" military retaliation if its sovereignty is breached. more >>

Iran Election Protests and Riots a Test for Obama

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - June 15, 2009

The disputed re-election of Ahmadinejad appears to have undermined Obama's argument for diplomacy. more >>

Iran Election Is Obama's First Foreign Policy Test—And He's Failing

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - June 15, 2009

So far, not so good. more >>

Obama Should Not Abandon Israel in His Effort to Court Muslims

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - June 9, 2009

In rush to court Muslims, Obama must not push Israel away. more >>

How Should the U.S. Respond to North Korea?

Opinion - June 9, 2009

The North Korean regime sentences two American journalists to 12 years of hard labor. more >>

Obama's Eloquence on Israel Pales Beside Iran's Dreams of a Final Solution

By Louis René Beres - Opinion - June 5, 2009

While Obama speaks of peace, jihadists see salvation in genocide. Guess what path they'll choose. more >>

As Obama Begins Tour of Islamic Countries, bin Laden Makes New Threat

Nation & World - June 3, 2009

Bin Laden reportedly accuses Obama of continuing in the steps of former President George W. Bush. more >>