We seem afraid to confront thepossibility that Vladimir Putin's regime in Russia is killing off its political opponents.

The director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, General Mohamed ElBaradei, is investigating the development of Iran's nuclear program.

In the ten days that have passed since Alexander Litvinenko, an ex-KGB agent, died of radiation poisoning in London, we have learned a lot about his death--haven't we?

Iran has given the United States reason to lose confidence in a diplomatic relationship.

Has the Bush administration exaggerated the threat of a nuclear Iran and been far too skeptical of democracy?

Our politicians and diplomatsshowundeserved deference to Moscow.

Regardless of who wins the presidential election, Iranian nuclear ambitions will continue.

The recent death of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko brings new questions about Russian president Vladmir Putin and hisgovernment.