Gov. Bob McDonnell (R-Va.) has long been on almost everyone's short list for the Republican vice presidential nomination. But now McDonnell's national security credentials have come into question, thanks to his mishandling of a bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly.

Do we love business – or hate it?

The Byzantine Empire’s long run — 1,100 years — may seem remote from the 21st century, but a reading of its history offers at least three timeless lessons.

Elections in Taiwan are increasingly about which candidate can successfully engage China while protecting Taiwan's status.

The author examines the political and economic ideas circulating at the time of the American Founding.

Of all the problems plaguing the White House, Puerto Rico was the least among them. That is, until the president's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status created waves in December.

The UK prime minister's call to cut aid over gay rights is a play to a domestic audience.

The Massachusetts health-care legislation, put forth by Mitt Romney, may be a disadvantage to him, especially when running for a party that wants to repeal Obamacare.