As shrill partisanship dominates Washington, there remains one vital security issue that unites rather than divides America’s leaders: the growing threat posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran. While there are few ideal policy options, there has been a groundswell of state and national legislation to facilitate the divestment of...

Hill conferees filed the National Defense Authorization bill last night, which means the conference agreed upon final language. The bill has enjoyed its share of controversy over a detainee provision, but another viciously fought battle included a provision to sanction the Central Bank of Iran. You remember the Central Bank?

Divesting from companies doing business in Iran will not stop the regime from threatening America, but it will certainly impede it.

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The Bush administration is moving toward tighter sanctions on Iran to diminish threats of terrorism.

Global economic contraction is the greatest threat to the bilateral relationship between China and the US.

Sanctions against Iran are proving effective at weakening the regime, and there is no reason to relieve the pressure right now by rushing out to engage the regime.

Wherever else the status quo ante may reign, the Obama administration has brought change to the tradition of sending foreign dignitaries home with lovely parting gifts.