Preemptive concessions rarely convince another important power that the United States is serious about asserting and defending its own vital interests.

This week's Moscow meetings may well convince many Americans that their president's "reset button" was a dangerous toy indeed.

We should offer well-informed individuals a reward if they are willing to save a stranger's life.

All will agree that there are situations of human suffering that deserve attention, but most are far removed from even the most expansive definition of "national interests."

Drugs purchased by government aid agencies and NGOs using taxpayer dollars are often substandard and dangerous.

Support for the Community of Democracies -- rather than the elusive L20 -- is a risk-free, inexpensive way in which a medium-size country such as Canada can wield its influence, increase its profile and make a real difference.

The irony is that Canada and Europe--by opposing the folly of re-importation--will be the one's whose health will ultimately suffer.

The author addresses recent new mis-reporting in the Globe and Mail on the war on terrorism and Arab-Muslim relations.