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America’s Greatest Challenge: Itself
In many ways, America is primed for continued success. Unfortunately, Washington is its kryptonite.
It's Official: China's the World's Largest Oil Importer
According to US, government data, China has finally surpassed the US as the world’s largest oil importer.
The International Causes of America’s Political Dysfunction
US political dysfunction partly reflects the fact that it doesn’t have an enemy or peer competitor to unify around.
Indonesia Opens the Lid on World Toilet Summit
Also: Obama has canceled his Myanmar trip after the shutdown in DC. Thursday ASEAN links.
Trust and US Foreign Policy
U.S. issues with trust in foreign policy seem closely tied to the difficulty it has grasping the concept of national interest.
Maritime Geography: The Foundation of American Power
“That oceangoing behemoths can reach inland metropolises is a reminder of how geography has blessed North America.”
US Lawmakers Call for Strategic Review of Pivot
Four members of Congress ask the White House for an interagency document on implementing the rebalance.
The Hard Side of Soft Power
Soft Power is widely misunderstood– military and economic capabilities can be important soft power assets.
The Developing World Is Not Sold On China’s Rise
A new poll finds that while the West believes China will be the most powerful country, others harbor doubts.
The Golden Age of American Grand Strategy
From 1789-1898, America became a regional hegemon through Manifest Destiny and the Monroe Doctrine.
US-North Korea to Hold Bilateral Talks
At China’s urging Washington has agreed to meet a North Korean, according to a Japanese newspaper.
The US Should Hope China “Wins” the Iraq War
The U.S. stands to benefit more than any country except Iraq itself from China’s investment in Baghdad’s oil.