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How a confrontation is shaping up between the US/NATO and the BRICS.

What history should teach us about blockading Iran.

Following the money in the Iran crisis.

Hopes for reform in Burma are starting to be fulfilled, but skepticism of its rulers is still warranted.

In a momentous strategic shift, President Obama has begun a military buildup in East Asia in a foolish attempt to intimidate China. It will bring blowback, and a greater risk of war.

Can Washington move from Pacific power to Pacific partner?

A new trade deal with Colombia will flood the country with cheap US agricultural products, devastating rural farmers.

The Sarkozy commission advanced new ways of measuring progress—but hurdles remain.

A vivid and personal portrait of a husband and his enduring work.

President Obama's full remarks on the State of the Union, January 25, 2011.