The Landing Zone Headlines

Russia’s re-emergence on the global stage should force Washington to develop realistic foreign policy on its former Cold War enemy.

If Congress fails to reach a deficit-reduction deal by year's end, the results could be back-breaking.

As Iran's nuclear capabilities grow, other countries are growing weary of Tehran's volatility and the increasing threats it poses.

The Cuban Missile Crisis has lessons to teach about foreign policy, even 50 years after the incident.

Instability and weak governments have led to the ‘Talibanization’ of African nations.

As the president pledges U.S. military interventions abroad, important checks-and-balances between the executive and legislature might be eroding.