Secretary Geithner argued that we have forgotten the reasons that the Dodd-Frank Act was necessary, and that's why the act has become so controversial. What the secretary seems to have missed is that we have learned a lot in the intervening years. The administration's rush to judgment on the financial crisis is a case study in why it would have been worthwhile to wait for the facts.

Tactically, Pawlenty's mistakes are too numerous to count. But strategically, Pawlenty had the right idea: Be the most electable candidate to the right of Romney.

The relationship between international trade and trade policy and the Farm Bill is complex and largely indirect, but vital to the industry. The future of agricultural incomes in the United States will be shaped largely by trade prospects.

The U.S. commitment to provide extended nuclear deterrence has been essential to the durability of the United States' key Asian alliances, and has maintained the country's position as a preeminent power in Asia.

If India and the United States are to achieve the level of partnership that defense officials in both countries have pledged to pursue, there may be no better means of doing so than for the Indian Air Force to add 126 U.S. fighters to its arsenal.

If recent events are any indication, the world's most vigorous nuclear competition may erupt between Asia's two giants: India and China.

The debate in Washington about reducing America's deficit is gathering steam and there are increasing calls to make deep cuts in the defense budget.

Now is the time for a bold new economic strategy. Let's hope that Team Obama delivers one.