Business
How John Kerry Could End Up Outdoing Hillary Clinton
Critics say he's pompous and reckless—but his relentlessness may end up making him the most consequential secretary of state in years. By David Rohde
Threats
Why Additional Iran Sanctions Will Not Work
Piling on sanctions won’t bend Iran, especially without strong diplomatic engagement – which has more benefits than you realize. By Tara Maller
Threats
Why the U.S. Should Try to Reach a Grand Bargain With Iran
The White House won't accomplish anything else in the Middle East unless it gets Tehran on its side. The nuclear issue is the best place to start. By Michael Hirsh
Threats
How to Balance Safety and Openness for America’s Diplomats
U.S. embassies abroad increasingly resemble militarized compounds. That has to change, for America's own good. By John Norris
Policy
Get Over It: America and Its Friends Spy on Each Other
The U.S. may be allied with France, Germany and a host of other countries, but their interests aren't necessarily aligned all the time. By Michael Hirsh
Policy
Are U.S.-Turkey Relations Fraying?
Between Turkey's decision to buy a Chinese missile defense system, and divergence on policy towards Syria, ties between Ankara and Washington are quickly chilling. By Bernard Gwertzman
Ideas
Is John Kerry a Better Secretary of State Than Hillary Clinton?
In the last two months, Kerry has reopened mideast peace talks, negotiated a chemical weapons ban in Syria, found common ground with Russia and met in a historic sit-down with Iran's foreign minister. By Michael Hirsh
Policy
Unwinding 34 Years of Sanctions on Iran Won't Be Easy
The current sanctions regime is a labyrinthine mix of laws, executive actions and involves many international actors. Easing them will be an arduous task for Obama. By Kaveh Waddell
Ideas