Realism without a measure of idealism is unrealistic, and idealism will fuel U.S. interventionism.

Protective security measures alone are not enough to keep a marked target alive in a hostile environment.

To the extent that the world's economy has a geographic center, it is Asia.

Great problems facing the United States' competitors mean Washington has much-needed space on the international stage.

Though less successful this year, the pirates still increase the cost of sailing around the Horn of Africa.

Top-tier diplomats are disciplined in what they say, in how they think and administer.

Just as the current political stalemate will paralyze Obama domestically, reality will limit him abroad.

Contrary to popular belief, the Sinaloa Federation leader is as violent as any in Mexico's drug war.

The nation's primary ground branch is becoming a contingency force.

Polls say the U.S. presidential election will be very close. This does not mean U.S. society is as deeply divided as it might first appear.