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5 reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs – yet

Africa’s experiment in a regional approach to security is serious and laudable, but it will take time to build credible capacity. Here are five reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs – yet.
14 Republicans who might run in 2016

The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
Election 2012: 12 reasons Obama won and Romney lost

President Obama went into his reelection fight facing significant head winds – most important, high unemployment and slow economic growth. But for a multitude of reasons, including Obama’s positives and Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s negatives, Obama succeeded. Here’s our list.
Hillary Clinton: 10 quotes on her birthday

Here are 10 quotes from Hillary Clinton – politician, public servant, and US Secretary of State.
Obama-Netanyahu tensions: Not as bad as 5 other US-Israel low points

Will US-Israel relations fray over Iran? Not likely – they've seen worse.

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In Ohio primary, campaign hinges on NAFTA

In a state that has lost 225,000 jobs since 2001, voters blame economic woes on free trade and globalization.
Opinion: Barack Obama and the case for charisma

Charisma is more than a way with words and an attractive face. It's about inspiring America to greatness again.
The Monitor's View: Unmuzzle the election watchdog

Senators should not block votes on needed nominees to the Federal Election Commission.
Clinton campaign aide Ickes stays optimistic

At a Monitor breakfast, Harold Ickes defended Clinton's presidential prospects but also hinted she will make a decision after March 4.
Clinton campaign aide Ickes stays optimistic

At a Monitor breakfast, Harold Ickes defended Clinton's presidential prospects but also hinted she will make a decision after March 4.
Election '08: For candidates, Iraq debate shifts

The question used to be 'withdraw or not'? But now, some progress in Iraq is prompting a more nuanced discussion.
Obama rose. Clinton slid fast. Why?

Poor planning for post-Feb. 5 races tripped up the Clinton camp, analysts say.
How falling home prices imperil the U.S. economy

Some argue government should do more to stop a negative feedback loop in the housing market.
Big wins in Wisconsin, Hawaii make it Obama's race to lose

His large margins of victory in Tuesday's contests put Clinton on the ropes.
Clinton or Obama? Gender less important to young voters.

As Obama gains, he whittles Clinton's lead among baby-boomer women.
If superdelegates pick nominee, Democrats face backlash

The idea that party insiders would decide contest strikes many as 'undemocratic.'
Castro exit unlikely to thaw U.S.-Cuba relations

The State Department said Tuesday that Castro's departure won't lead to a change in policy or the lifting of the embargo.
Will Wisconsin primary build Obama streak?

Clinton needs a Dairy State win to prevent him from winning nine primaries in a row.
Opinion: How Republicans might sink Obama

In 1976, they nearly beat Carter with the fear card.
McCain still fighting for conservative GOP support

A party divided over his candidacy will make a victory in the general election difficult, especially if McCain faces Obama.
'Definitely, Maybe,' not worth it

Ryan Reynolds and Abigail Breslin star in a new romantic comedy, which unwinds like a somewhat improbable Hollywood fairy tale.
Presidential campaigns have climate change on agenda

Both leading Democrat and Republican candidates vie to show they can tackle global warming.
Are women voters quitting the Clinton camp?

They've been a key part of her base, but Obama may have closed the gender gap.
Presidential campaigns have climate change on agenda

Both leading Democrat and Republican candidates vie to show they can tackle global warming.
Potomac primaries: Obama on a streak with Clinton in turmoil

His victories Tuesday make eight in a row and show he's eroding Clinton's core constituencies.
Republicans, Democrats jockey on earmark reform

House Democrats consider an ethics board, and Republicans adopt reform standards.
Opinion: The conservative revolt over McCain

In November, many GOP voters may stay home – or even vote Democratic.
Pastries to please the palates of presidents

Former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier shares his memories of five administrations.
Potomac primaries: Obama holds momentum

Clinton's recovery plan counts on the big-state contests on March 4.
Obama Sweeps 3 States, Huckabee Takes 2

The Illinois senator narrowed the delegate gap with Sen. Hillary Clinton.