Foreign Policy

 
 
Afghanistan deployments set to slow
Roxana Tiron - 11/19/09 07:49 PM ET

The pace of Afghanistan's surge is likely to be slower than the surge in Iraq due to Afghanistan's poor infrastructure.

Skepticism greets bill to lift 50-year-old Cuba travel restrictions
Mary Ann Dreas and Kevin Bogardus - 11/19/09 06:18 PM ET

It may not quite be time to start planning that trip to Havana.

Sen. Schumer wants Lockerbie bomber back in Scottish prison
Jordy Yager - 11/19/09 02:02 PM ET

Sen. Charles Schumer said Thursday that the Pan Am Flight 103 bomber should be transferred back to a Scottish prison.

Anti-Castro fundraisers make dramatic shift to Democrats, new report says
Kevin Bogardus - 11/16/09 12:00 AM ET

Supporters of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba have made more than $10 million in campaign contributions since 2004.

Obama, Medvedev making 'progress' on new nuclear treaty
Sam Youngman - 11/15/09 03:03 PM ET

But White House officials said there will not be a new treaty before the existing one expires on Dec. 5.

Clinton focuses on al-Qaeda as frustration on Afghanistan grows
Sam Youngman - 11/15/09 11:36 AM ET

The secretary of State said Sunday the U.S. goal is counter-terrorism and not to prop up a corrupt government.

President faces a delicate balancing act as he makes his first trip to China
Sam Youngman - 11/14/09 06:28 AM ET

Obama is under domestic pressures to win concessions or cooperation from China on a range of issues.

Craig resigns after troubled tenure
Sam Youngman - 11/13/09 09:49 AM ET

Embattled White House Counsel Gregory Craig announced his resignation Friday after months spent struggling to close the Guantánamo Bay camp.

Obama 'closer' to Afghanistan decision
Sam Youngman - 11/12/09 06:27 PM ET

Obama is unsatisfied with the options presented to him on Afghanistan, but a spokesman said he is nearing a decision.

Trip to Asia presents risks for Obama on healthcare agenda
Sam Youngman - 11/12/09 06:00 AM ET

Healthcare reform’s greatest advocate will be thousands of miles from Washington as the Senate seeks to move toward floor action next week.

Current and Previous Articles

11/11/09 08:01 PM ET Obama ponders how long Afghanistan plans will take to implement
11/08/09 05:42 PM ET Sen. Reid pressures administration over Armenia-Turkey deal
11/05/09 07:38 PM ET Immigration may threaten health vote
11/05/09 06:00 PM ET In wake of Honduras agreement, DeMint releases hold on Obama nominees
10/31/09 03:54 PM ET Honduran president might find path to power despite K Street campaign
10/30/09 05:00 AM ET Rep. Murtha says he is open to raising taxes to fund Afghanistan troop surge
10/28/09 06:23 PM ET U.S. business sees Honduran elections as solution to crisis
10/28/09 05:00 AM ET Obama mulls trade partner change-up
10/27/09 09:06 PM ET Kerry, Berman want controversial Honduras report to be retracted
10/26/09 07:36 PM ET Obama won’t ‘rush’ Afghan war decision
10/25/09 09:07 AM ET Afghan candidate says 'dramatic' surge needed, backs McChrystal assessment
10/24/09 03:08 PM ET Afghan opposition candidate making U.S. media rounds
10/22/09 06:25 PM ET Cheney's attack sparks new fight between two administrations
10/21/09 07:15 PM ET Obama hints Afghan decision may wait
10/21/09 12:58 PM ET Kerry: Obama should wait on Afghanistan until after runoff vote
10/20/09 07:22 PM ET GOP warns Obama on troop surge
10/20/09 07:07 PM ET Supreme Court to hear appeal from Guantánamo Bay Uighur prisoners
10/20/09 01:27 PM ET Supreme Court agrees to hear new appeal from Guantanamo Bay prisoners
10/18/09 10:27 AM ET Emanuel: Afghanistan decision 'more complex' than 40,000-troop request
10/14/09 02:39 PM ET Kerry releases new Pakistan language to ease concerns
10/12/09 05:00 AM ET Senators seek end to Cuba travel ban
10/11/09 10:17 AM ET McConnell, Feinstein agree on listening to McChrystal
10/11/09 10:10 AM ET McCain: Obama could make 'error of historic proportions' on Afghanistan
10/10/09 01:43 PM ET Despite pact, lobbying battle over genocide resolution to go on
10/09/09 11:42 AM ET DNC rips Steele, compares RNC to Taliban, Hamas
10/08/09 01:54 PM ET Kerry going to Afghanistan to assess troop needs
10/07/09 11:03 AM ET Boehner: Delay increases danger for troops
10/06/09 07:22 PM ET Republicans ready to support president on Afghanistan troop increase
10/06/09 07:00 PM ET Democratic senators frustrated with State Department on Iran
10/05/09 07:46 PM ET GOP chides Obama over Dalai Lama
10/04/09 09:58 AM ET Obama decision on Afghanistan strategy due in 'a matter of weeks,' says Jones
10/04/09 09:06 AM ET 'Iran week' advocated for Congress to consider sanctions, tougher action
10/02/09 03:14 PM ET Former Bush adviser’s firm wins Afghanistan communications contract
10/01/09 07:01 PM ET Obama tackles Chicago youth violence before Olympic pitch
10/01/09 04:55 PM ET Kerry blocks DeMint trip to Honduras
10/01/09 02:52 PM ET Obama: Iran meetings 'constructive beginning'; 2 weeks for inspections
10/01/09 02:41 PM ET Senate votes to bring U.S. military officials to testify on Afghanistan
09/30/09 02:02 PM ET McCain wants McChrystal to testify
09/30/09 05:15 AM ET House, Senate ready Iran sanctions
09/27/09 06:00 PM ET Despite pressure, McChrystal to hold firm on request for troops
 
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