Kroenig is correct then to argue that a military strike should be in the cards. But he is wrong to suggest that a limited strike is the only one that should be on the table.

The nuclear industry and government officials in Japan are compatriots in what is popularly referred to as the "nuclear power village". Watchdog Nisa is known as a cushy home for Tepco officials either on the way out or the way in.

Once again, Washington has entered the morass of negotiations with Tehran, giving Iran precious time to refine and expand its nuclear program.

The Bush administration's concessions to North Korea will encourage nuclear proliferation to other rogue states seeking the bomb.

After the Bush administration,thereality of Iranian, North Korean, and other nuclear weapons programs will continue.

Though China could sustain a productive and cooperative performance in international affairs, the nation has shown a historical tendency to follow policies directly contrary to its national interests.

The Bush administration'smeltdown is a sad thing to see.

The danger is that direct talks with Iran may facilitate, not reduce, threats to U.S. interests.