Both the U.S. and the UK should extend that period of time as much as possible to remove the specter of immigrant welfare use.

Ellen Sauerbreyhas the necessary ambition, attitude, and experience to act as assistant secretary of state for Population, Refugees, and Migration.

America is at a crossroads in deciding how it will play its role as the guarantor of stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

Many analysts see the shadow of Iran's Islamic revolution in the Egyptian chaos. One parallel is certain: Should Mubarak flee, it will be the end of the beginning rather than the beginning of the end.

Medicaid provides health care for the poorest and most severely disabled members of our society, and improving its quality should be a top priority.

The Obama administration's mistaken policies are putting American lives at risk, specifically from another terrorist attack.

The U. S.-Indian relationship maybecome the most important bilateral strategic alliance on Earth in thetwenty-first century. Leaders on both sides need to do a better job managing it.

Now isthe perfect time to give Brazil an ultimatum: End your campaign of piracy and blackmail, or we'll revoke your GSP status on the day Bush meets with Lula.