Policy
Senators Demand to Know State Department’s Plan for Syria
At an explosive hearing on the Hill, several senators ripped a top State Department official for not having a plan to stop the bloodshed in Syria. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Can the U.S. Military Really ‘Pivot’ to Asia?
Two top military commanders in the Pacific say they need more forces, subs and ships to carry out President Obama’s pivot to Asia. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Can Obama Still Be 'Leader of the Free World'?
Is being ‘leader of the free world’ too much to ask of any U.S. president these days? By Michael Hirsh
Policy
Leaders Hope Advocacy Begets Governance at Nuclear Security Summit
At it's third gathering, summit leaders look for permanency toward nuclear free world. By Sebastian Sprenger
Policy
How Vladimir Putin Is Like an American Neocon
Anti-appeasement? Power focused? At any cost? Check. Check. Check. By Peter Beinart
Policy
Obama’s Stature Is on the Line This Week in European Trip
President Obama’s four-nation swing was a routine gathering of world leaders. Now, it’s an emergency meeting over Russia. By George E. Condon, Jr.
Policy
Fight Over Ukraine Aid Brews in Congress
Senators are expected to overcome a procedural hurdle, but disagreement over an IMF provision remains. By Jordain Carney
Policy
‘Comprehensive Review’ of Military Medals to Begin in June
Why? Drones, for one thing. By Ben Watson
Policy
Insiders Split Over Military Aid to Ukraine
Most experts say Obama should send aid, but 43 percent said that stokes Russian fury. "We've already lost this battle. Putin is not pulling back." By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Russians Tell Hagel 'No Intention' of Crossing Into Ukraine
Secretary Hagel and Sergei Shoygu, in phone call, say neither intends to march into eastern Ukraine, said Pentagon spokesman. By Ben Watson
Ideas
Iraq’s Do-Nothing Legacy
The 11th anniversary of the Iraq invasion finds U.S. leaders paralyzed and gun-shy to intervene anywhere in the Mideast. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Policy
America Is Too Broke to Rescue Ukraine
In part because of two wars and a financial crisis that have drained America’s coffers. By Peter Beinart
Policy
U.S. Relationship with Assad Reaches a New Low
The State Department shuts down the Syrian embassy in Washington, D.C. By Jordain Carney
Policy
The Debate Over Reforming Military Sexual Assault Is Not Over
For New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, the debate over how to reform military sexual assault cases continues. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Hillary Clinton Distances Herself from Obama’s Foreign Policy
Is the former Secretary of State worried that President Obama's foreign policy record could become a liability in 2016? By Michael Hirsh
Policy
Will the Ukraine Crisis Threaten the Iran Nuke Talks?
Diplomats from the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Russia, China, and Iran are expected to meet in Vienna this week. By Jordain Carney
Policy
Led by McCain, Bipartisan Group of Senators Head to Ukraine
Eight senators from both parties are going to Ukraine to discuss the ongoing crisis with leaders of the new interim government. By Marina Koren
Policy
House Wants to Delay IMF Reform for Ukraine
The House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman doesn't want International Monetary Fund reforms tied to Ukraine aid. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Congress to Pentagon: Hand Over the War Budget
The Pentagon is waiting to release its war budget until Afghan leaders sign the BSA. Congress says it can’t wait that long. By Jordain Carney
Policy