Austerity measures in Europe have been the topic of a heated and mostly confused debate in the economic world. During the May summit of the leading industrial nations at Camp David, German chancellor Angela Merkel and other European leaders pushed for continued European austerity. Keynesian critics argue that these policies destroy economic growth.

The United States and its allies and partners must not only understand Iran’s regional strategy and influence but also develop a coherent strategy of their own with which to confront them. Considering the relative economic, political, and diplomatic power of the two sides, it is unacceptable for the United States and its allies to allow Iran even such progress as it has made in these realms.

Turkish-Israeli relations all but collapsed earlier this year. Yet the current downturn in relations is made even worse by Mr. Erdogan's decision to reach out to China.

At this event, panelists discussed the depth of the Venezuela-Iran relationship, and how should the United States react to the growing threat.

The blossoming relationship between Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Venezuela's Hugo Chávez may cancel out American sanctions against Iran.

Syria refuses to give up its support of terrorist organizations despite encouragement from the Obama administration to do so, and it remains a destabilizing and dangerous force in the region.

It is impossible to ignore Iran's active efforts to expand, improve, and conceal its nuclear weapons program in Syria.