Joe Biden lashed out at the Bush administration for its failure to stop Iran’s drive toward nuclear arms. “When we took office, let me remind, there was virtually no international pressure on Iran ... We were the problem. We were diplomatically isolated in the world, in the region, in Europe. ... Today it is starkly, starkly different.” It's different  — but not in the way Biden suggests.

The Bush administration blocked a major arms deal to Taiwan, effectively strengthening Beijing's influence in the region.

Where Obama went wrong on education – and what Romney needs to say

What is next for U.S. trade policy?

The president should pursue reformthat encourages health insurance and preserves progressive tax treatment.

Judges and politiciansmust not allow securities litigation to continue to spiral out of control.

Is there a viable alternative to the Kyoto Protocol?

President Bush is widely expected to announce new initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the State of the Union address in January; whether or not that happens, the new Democratic majority in Congress is certain to make climate policy a priority, and federal action on climate change in the...