Posts About United States
Exposing NATO's Weaknesses in Afghanistan
The Afghan war is exposing NATO (which supplies a large majority of the forces) to be the "two-tiered" organization Defense Secretary Gates had warned about,
New Security for America, via Europe
Europe is the perfect partner for the U.S.'s new focus on societal security instead of just terrorism.
The Speech Netanyahu Won't Give
No Israeli leader can afford to turn down today's opportunity for peace. Here's what he would say if he agreed.
A Sincere New Beginning. Now What?
Obama spoke of our worlds as they are, not as Fox television, Israeli zealots, or neo-conservative simpletons try to paint us. But his Washington is still obsessed with "Islam" at the expense of sensible policies.
Obama Leaves Out Half the 'Muslim World'
America must deal differently with Arab countries than with Turkey, Morocco, Malaysia, and Indonesia, to name a few.
More Deeds, Please, and Fewer Words
One cannot help but recall an old Persian proverb: “Two hundred speeches won’t sum up to half a deed."
United States, Banana Republic
The United States' economy will regain the world's confidence when its government (first Bush, now Obama) stops behaving like a banana republic.
U.S. Should Brace For Further Fall
America must embark on its path of self-reinvention, if only to remind itself that it is no exception to the rules of financial discipline and credibility in markets.
Has the World Lost Confidence in U.S. Economic Management?
Apropos of Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner's trip to Beijing this week: Have China and the world lost confidence in America's ability to manage the global economy? If so, what can the U.S. do to gain that confidence back?...
Time for Peace in Kashmir
The political stars are finally aligned for India and Pakistan to end this conflict.
Israel Shouldn't Sign the NPT
Forcing Israel's signature on worthless piece of paper regarding nonproliferation could inadvertently trigger a new ticking time bomb in the world's most dangerous neighborhood.
Obama Strikes A European Balance
The U.S. is listening to European interests, but not letting them dictate policy.
Biden's Unfinished Balkan Business
Let's hope last week's visit was the start of a new era in American involvement in the region.
Shield of Dreams
Obama seems to have given up on missile defense. What will take its place for Central Europe?
Obama's Israel Stance Still Unclear
Obama will have to decide soon whether confronting Israel is worth the risk of being a one-term president.
Opportunity in Iranian Nuclear Crisis
The solution is to move on both fronts, as both Obama and Netanyahu want to do.
U..S-Israel Tension Is Exaggerated
Many Israelis wish that the Obama administration would help to save Israel from its own destiny of occupation and dangerous demographic trends.
No Military Solution for Iran or Palestine
Before dealing directly with Iran, I believe that the U.S. must put more attention to reaching a comprehensive solution for Iraq.
Israel Can't Veto U.S.-Iran Talks
American politicians' support for Israel against America’s national interest is borderline treason.
