The key factor in Asia's underlying instability may be China's rise relative to Japan's decline, so it will be important to managing the growing Sino-U.S. security competition so that rivalry does not lead to conflict.

The European Union (EU) has announced plans to levy a tax on airline emissions for all planes landing and taking off from EU airports. This tax would be calculated not only based on mileage flown in EU airspace but also for the entire length of the flight (thus, Chinese and Japanese airlines would be taxed for an entire journey from Beijing or Tokyo).

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Commander fears attack against Iran and warns Hezbollah not to attack Israel for fear of reprisal

Two months ago, the House adopted a budget resolution that outlines the Republican majority's ambitious plans to slow the growth of federal entitlement spending. If implemented properly, entitlement spending restraint can address the long-term fiscal imbalance in a way that promotes economic growth and freedom.

When partnering with outside consultants to turn around a school, schools districts must consider how the work is setting schools up for long-term success.

President George W. Bush revealed last week his policy response to the mortgage crisis.

The $2 billion loss by JPMorgan Chase has reawakened debate about whether banks are taking excessive risks, but many facts have gotten lost in the breathless media coverage.

Over the next few years, complacent European Union nations will be pushed hard by the aspiring EU nations to build a Europe that looks more like George W. Bush's America.