foreign policy

North Korea's Nuclear Gambit Tests International Community

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - June 1, 2009

The outlaw regime has said they are no longer bound by the armistice that suspended major hostilities. more >>

Iran's Missile Launch a Rebuke of the United States

By Joshua Kucera - Nation & World - May 27, 2009

The meaning is largely political as Iranian President Ahmadinejad is up for re-election on June 12. more >>

Darfur Makes Sudan's Omar al-Bashir Barack Obama's Biggest African Foe

By William J. Dobson - Opinion - May 22, 2009

As Darfur cries, Sudanese strongman thumbs his nose at humanity. Obama must act swiftly. more >>

In Balkans, Biden Could Use 1800s Supreme Court Case for Guidance

By Ralph R. Johnson - Opinion - May 21, 2009

Marbury v. Madison established judicial restraint in young U.S. The lessons should be exported. more >>

New World Population Numbers Have a Big Impact on Social Security, Foreign Policy

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - May 7, 2009

New analysis challenges huge assumptions about Muslim and American growth as well as U.S. policy. more >>

Obama's Next Big Challenges: Afghanistan and Pakistan

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - May 6, 2009

The president will address concerns about the Taliban in a meeting with Zardari and Karzai. more >>

Obama Works to Repair America's Image in the World

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - May 5, 2009

Smiles and handshakes are a start, but Obama's real challenge will be to show results. more >>

Like Iran Talks, Obama Meeting With Pakistan Leader Is a Foreign Policy Test

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - May 5, 2009

Obama not going to "pull the hand back" though it's been slapped once or twice. more >>

Poll: Vote for Your Pick for Obama's Vatican Ambassador

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 1, 2009

Catholics are talking about whom Obama will choose as his envoy to the Holy See. more >>

Swine Flu Near-Pandemic Means We're All In This Together, Can't Close Borders

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 30, 2009

No borders to close against this disease. more >>

Obama Faces Long Odds on Iran Diplomacy

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 29, 2009

The president is trying to reach out to Iran, but it's hard to figure out what the regime really wants. more >>

Whom Will Obama Choose for Vatican Ambassador?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 28, 2009

Will President Obama choose an opponent of abortion rights in order to avoid more controversy? more >>

Why the Obama Administration is So Worried About Pakistan

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

The Taliban are advancing in Pakistan and it's unclear whether the government can push them back. more >>

Saudis Now Dis Bush and Put Their Hopes on Obama

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 27, 2009

A senior Saudi official refers to the "trials and tribulations" of the recent Bush years. more >>

Why the U.S. Military Is Wary of Open Warfare With Somali Pirates

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 21, 2009

The Pentagon will defend Americans against pirates, but it's reluctant to get too deeply involved. more >>

Assessing Obama's Repair Job in Latin America

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 20, 2009

Starting with an easing of the Cuban embargo, the president tried to win over skeptical leaders. more >>

On Cuba, Obama and Castro Trade Signals About Talks

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 17, 2009

Pressure from Latin America for diplomatic moves to ease long-standing tensions. more >>

Hollywood, Polls, Neighbors Point Obama Toward Changing Cuba Policy

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 16, 2009

Obama is unlikely to push ahead alone, but he might go with allies. more >>

What Obama Plans Next for Cuba Relations

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 14, 2009

A further outreach is possible as the administration continues its major policy review. more >>

Obama's Revamp of Cuba Travel Policy Is Overdue, But the Embargo Should Come Next

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - April 14, 2009

Obama team moves to loosen Cold War-era travel restrictions. Embargo must fall next, politics or no. more >>

Obama-Clinton Human Rights Bid Faces Anti-Israel Bias at U.N. Agency

By Abraham Cooper and Harold Brackman - Opinion - April 14, 2009

Can Obama's new gambit fix what's wrong with the human rights council? more >>

Why the Pentagon Needs to Rebuild Its Relationship With Pakistan's Military

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 14, 2009

To win Afghan war, the U.S. military needs better relations with the Pakistani armed forces. more >>

Obama's Slight Easing of Cuba Restrictions Leaves Embargo Intact

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 13, 2009

The changes include easing the travel ban on Cuban-Americans visiting relatives on the island. more >>

Obama Lifts the Cuba Travel Ban—A Good Start, But Not Enough

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 13, 2009

That's a good start, but he needs to go the rest of the way. more >>

Obama Reaches Out to the Muslim World

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - April 13, 2009

The president's stop in Turkey was just a part of his outreach blitz. more >>