Commentary / World Feb 10, 2015

Obama's gamble on free community college

by Robert J. Samuelson

Is U.S. President Barack Obama's proposal to make community college free mostly an exercise in political brand management?

Commentary Jan 20, 2015

Why the U.S. president can't say 'radical Islam'

by Eli Lake

Don't expect the U.S. to publicly speak of a war against radical Islam, even as it continues to kill radical Muslims throughout the Islamic world.

Editorials Nov 25, 2014

Critical time for U.S.-China ties

Finding common ground is the key to a successful U.S.-China relationship. It is one that all concerned countries should hope that they succeed.

Commentary / Japan Oct 17, 2014

Rule 1: 'Don't do stupid stuff'

by Yoichi Funabashi

The challenge for the Obama administration as it "rebalances" toward the Asia-Pacific is that diplomatic and economic interactions lag military ties. That's why a system of trans-Pacific free trade in the region is vital.

Commentary / World Jun 13, 2014

Hillary Clinton breathes, we hold our breath

by Margaret Carlson

Hillary Clinton's book, "Hard Choices," is another tease in the dance of the seven veils. Her book is neither fish nor fowl, neither an autobiography like Barack Obama's "Audacity of Hope" nor a thrown-together candidate presentation like Mitt Romney's "No Apology: The Case for ...

Editorials Apr 24, 2014

Reaffirming the Japan-U.S. alliance

Pime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting U.S. President Barack Obama play up the "unshakable" alliance between Japan and the U.S. as the cornerstone of peace and security in Asia.

Commentary / World Feb 11, 2014

President Obama’s magic words and numbers

by George Will

President Barack Obama’s critics should reconsider their assumption that he is cynical. It is his belief in magic words and numbers that is scary.

Commentary / World Jan 31, 2014

What exactly are these Obama 'executive orders'?

by Cass R. Sunstein

In the aftermath of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, there is a lot of confusion about the phrase "executive actions." These are an optional tool the president can use to get something done.