International Politics

Understanding Kashmir through Texas

Martin Savidge | Posted 01.04.2009 | World


Martin Savidge

We'd never give up Texas. It embodies much of America's essence. Kashmir is Texas to India -- unfortunately, it's also the same to Pakistan.

Turks Create False Impressions To Block Obama's Promises

Harut Sassounian | Posted 01.03.2009 | World


Harut Sassounian

Informed that Obama intends to carry out his promises, the Turkish government is anxious to conclude an agreement to block Congress from taking a stand on the Armenian Genocide.

Watershed Moment

Max Fraad Wolff | Posted 10.12.2008 | Business


Max Fraad Wolff

The teetering state of the mortgage markets and the $4.6-$4.9 trillion position of Fannie and Freddie placed the GSE at the center of these crises.

Beijing 2008: America's Sputnik Moment

Jamie Metzl | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics


Jamie Metzl

With America's global influence in decline, the world must ask the basic question of whether this multi-polar world that succeeds the pax Americana will be safer or less safe than the system which preceded it.

Madeleine Albright: We Need Leadership, Effective Diplomacy

Denise Dennis | Posted 10.06.2008 | Home


Denise Dennis

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright told a group of college students what she thinks are the biggest issues facing our country in the coming years.

Simple Solutions to Energy and Global Warming

Patrick Takahashi | Posted 07.02.2008 | Green


Patrick Takahashi

Actual decisions affecting environmental policy will be made only if the world is by then in the midst of depression and oil rests at $250/barrel. But, then, isn't that a bit too late?

Turkey Should Not Be Given a Seat On United Nations Security Council

Harut Sassounian | Posted 06.28.2008 | Politics


Harut Sassounian

Turkey is not qualified to serve on the U.N. Security Council, as it is a major violator of human rights and a threat to the peace and security of neighboring states. Its vote-buying efforts should be exposed.

Pakistan's Governance Imperative

Paula Newberg | Posted 06.04.2008 | Politics


Paula Newberg

Effects of Pakistan's engagements in Afghanistan's war and spillovers of global terror are reminders that neither past antagonisms nor allegiances disappear when new governments are born.

Japan's Ruling Party Chooses Veteran Politican As New Prime Minister

AP | JOSEPH COLEMAN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


Japan's troubled ruling party chose dovish veteran politician Yasuo Fukuda as its pick for prime minister Sunday, turning to an experienced hand to ba...