The powder keg underlying explosive discontent in the Arab Middle East was – and remains -- the disconnect between the economy and the system of higher education.

Forty-five thousand Mexican troops have been deployed against the narcotraffickers. But they need more than just military aid from their North American neighbors.

How America and Mexico can defeat the cartels.

Drug-related violence threatens both the United States and Mexico, and both countries must meet their responsibilities to confront the illegal drug trade.

The world must act to defend Israel against Palestinian terrorists and a menacing Iranian regime.

Unless we help Mexicoin battling the deadly drug syndicates that terrorize that nation, we may soon find our southern border more unmanageable than ever.

The Mérida Initiative proposes to make a $1.4 billion multiyear U.S. contribution to support Mexican law enforcement and judicial reforms in their antidrug efforts.

When a candidate echoes John McCain and George Bush, he sounds strong, even if he's a Democrat.