Politics is the art of the possible. Liberalism will not be achieved through political martyrdom. Not believing in a loser is not the same as supporting Islamism.

Marina Ottaway argues that to stabilize Iraq,America should negotiate with the insurgents. Rather than a recipe for peace, Ottaway is proposing a prescription for war.

Ambassador John Negroponte should impress on Iraq's Iyad Allawi the importance of advancing national elections, not on reincorporating the old Sunni military elite into a new army.

Until Iran is defeated, Iraqi leaders will always cater to the edicts coming from Tehran.

Progress in Iraq remains fragile and reversible, but the United States and Iraq have the chance to solidify a successful state, so the United States must see the project through.

Newevidence indicates that President George W. Bush is developing a credibility gap on the Iraq issue.

As a Frenchman, I welcome President Bush's reelection as the best chance for the promotion of free and open societies worldwide, and the best choice to weaken international terrorism

Iraqis will go to the polls tomorrow for the third time this year. Their actions mark both a triumph for the Iraqi people and a warning for Arab autocrats.