US Foreign Affairs

Throughout the Cold War the United States worked with its allies to contain the Soviet Union's expansion; it's much the same today with regard to China.

Nov 15, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Afghanistan's presidential election will influence President Obama's decision on sending troops to the region. Why hasn't the president given the election more attention?

Oct 20, 2009 - Curt Guillory

China made its intentions known today as Premier Wen Jiabao said the communist country will continue its support of Iran.

Oct 15, 2009 - Curt Guillory

Russia's prime minister, Vladimir Putin, reiterated his staunch disapproval of any sanctions against Iran. Why is Putin taking this position?

Oct 14, 2009 - Curt Guillory

U.S. government use of surrogates is routine, though CIA outsourcing has declined. In the wake of reports citing Blackwater, ex-officials note some needs for contracting.

Aug 30, 2009 - John Seidenberg

Reports on CIA use of contractors have raised questions on U.S. government outsourcing of intelligence work and other functions. How information is used also is changing.

Aug 29, 2009 - John Seidenberg

"Bush Conspired against Blacks," CNSNews.com and "Thousands Dead," CNN.com; were news headlines that may have resulted from an ineffective crisis communication strategy.

Aug 18, 2009 - Ethel Matshiya

The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act is intended to increase participation of American students in foreign study programs to one million per year.

Jun 23, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Americans throughout the 20th Century worked to make the world better, yet the events of 9/11 called into question these efforts and continue to challenge US leadership.

Jun 10, 2009 - Michael Streich

President Obama will travel to Egypt tomorrow in order to improve the US image in the Middle East and to address issues that are of concern to the world.

Jun 2, 2009 - Fiza Asar

American foreign intervention has cost U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars since the end of the Second World War. However, foreign intervention is not unprecedented.

May 24, 2009 - Shane Suttle

Former President Bush was plagued with complaints of his unilateral approach to terrorism; but following the pirate standoff, Obama's unilateral action has been praised.

Apr 23, 2009 - Kevin Moore

In light of President Obama's recent executive order that shut down the prison camp at Guantanamo, experts are suggesting that the base be turned into a medical facility.

Feb 8, 2009 - Sarah Spiker

Hillary Clinton, as part of the fast paced Obama administration, is pursuing Obama policy issues. Her schedule includes meetings with her counterparts worldwide.

Feb 8, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Newly sworn in as US president, Obama faces the challenge of engaging Iran, whose influence is now continually increasing, after 30 years of broken relations.

Feb 5, 2009 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

Who voted for the Iraq war? Who voted against it? Why did they vote this way? The answer may surprise you. Here are unattributed speeches on the Iraq war - who said what?

Jan 29, 2009 - Jared Plotkin

One of President Obama's first executive orders reverses Bush's "gag law" denying funds to foreign groups that provide abortions, abortion counseling or information.

Jan 26, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

As Obama is sworn in as President of the United States, he faces an resurgent Russia with growing global influence as well as strained Washington-Moscow relations.

Jan 26, 2009 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

As Obama is sworn in as US President, he faces a troubled international environment, especially in the Middle East where US influence is increasingly challenged.

Jan 21, 2009 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

An assessment of the Bush years related to foreign policy may reveal a difficult juxtaposition between the war on terror and the rise in anti-American sentiment.

Dec 28, 2008 - Paul Hamilton

President-elect Barack Obama wants to make Afghanistan his top foreign policy priority. However, there are still lingering questions over his real objectives.

Dec 21, 2008 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

While US foreign policy is highly focused on the Middle East, what can be expected from president-elect Barack Obama's future foreign policy toward the rest of the world?

Nov 14, 2008 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

What can be expected from future president Barack Obama's foreign policy toward the Middle East? What will be different from the Bush years and what should stay the same?

Nov 10, 2008 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

Russia warns that the United States can no longer act unilaterally, putting pressure on the President-elect to respond.

Nov 5, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

The Taliban leader directly responsible for September 11th attacks is free. The media must grill presidential candidates about this outrage. America deserves closure.

Sep 8, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya