Russia's demographic decline will undermine the Kremlin's plans for economic and military modernization--and could make Moscow more dangerous in the international arena.

Policymakers should not wait any longer to address the growing fiscal crisis in this country. Responsible reform of Medicare is a major component of any plan to place the country back on a sustainable fiscal path.

When an imperious bully like Fidel Castro starts to fear, his instinct is to try to sow fear among his enemies. Today, with his student and benefactor, Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez, dying of cancer, what the Cuban dictator fears most is that his bankrupt regime in Havana is about to lose billions in critical aid and oil.

Alarming demographic and healthtrends make it difficult for Russia to propel much-needed economic growth and development.

Vladimir Putin is extinguishing Russian democracy--with the support of the Russian people.

Our so-called ally in the War on Terror is led by a president who doesn't tolerate domestic criticism.

Watching a once-great political party decay is painful. What happened to the Democrats?

The campaign to bring low-priced drugs to HIV/AIDS sufferers in poor countries has met unexpected resistance.