Sanctions will not persuade the Assad regime to surrender power, and talk about an embargo on luxury goods is a cruel joke.

The latest spate of violent incidents in Afghanistan is set to increase pressure in America and Europe for a quicker end to the mission in the country.

This month, Obama administration officials revealed plans to dramatically reduce embassy staff in Baghdad, the largest U.S. diplomatic mission abroad. Along with the announcement in December of the withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Iraq — the message President Obama is sending is clear: The sooner we put Iraq...

The question for Republican presidential candidates is whether they think President Obama’s decision to ignore the American military’s advice when it comes to Afghanistan is the wisest course and whether, if elected, he or she will reverse course.

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.

The assumptions that President Obama carried into the White House have proved to be unfounded. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to adapt to these challenges without losing his confidence.

As the final votes were being counted, it was possible to draw some lessons from Republican Bob McDonnell's victory in Virginia and the close, three-way governor's race in New Jersey.

Events have been changing so quickly that even economics teachers are having trouble keeping up.