Michaela Needham News Today

You can always count on the forces of protectionism to emerge once election season starts. It’s a cheap way for politicians to wrap themselves in the flag, even if the policies would harm the nation.

North Korea's failed ICBM launch shows the need for a stronginternational response and a comprehensive missile defense.

China's latest United Nations veto threat should convince even themost generous diplomat that Beijing is part of the problem in NorthKorea, not a "partner" in a solution. If it ever hopes to get asolution, Washington should now make Beijing's policy toward NorthKorea a vital test of China's ability and desire to be a"responsible stakeholder" in the international system.Specifically, the United States should insist on the introductionof the Japanese draft Chapte...

North Korea's decision to return to the six-party nuclear-disarmament talks is only an initial step toward itsdenuclearization.

Taiwan must bolster its defenses in order to revive U.S.-Taiwandefense cooperation and to strengthen its position in discussionswith China.

Many of us launch a new year with resolutions. We may not write out a formal list, but something about the arrival of Jan. 1 makes us want to do better. We start a diet or an exercise program. We read or pray more. We get organized.

Big Coalition of Anti-Earmark Advocacy Groups Warn Congress Against Return to ‘Business-as-Usual’ A coalition of 18 conservative non-profit advocacy groups that oppose the return of earmarks to congressional spending issued a letter Feb. 22 to all 535 senators and representatives warning them that taxpayers “want an end to business-as-usual.” The coalition’s warning refers to plans of Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and House Appropriations Committee Cha...