Topic: John Negroponte

Who will be whispering in Hillary Clinton’s ear now?

Secretary Hillary Clinton, eager for the State Department to have its own advisory panel of big thinkers, is convening the new, 25-member Foreign Affairs Policy Board this month.

Russian espionage: A blow to Obama’s ‘reset’ with Russia

The discovery of the Russian spy network in the US indicates that the current Russian leadership is living in the past. To Moscow, the US is still an intelligence target, not a partner.

Cyber ShockWave cripples computers nationwide

The Cyber ShockWave simulation tests America's response to a computer attack.

Is Al Qaeda’s new terrorist strategy making the US less secure?

Obama outlined his tougher security measures in the wake of the Christmas Day bombing attempt. But terrorist-related incidents in recent months raise questions about their adequacy.

View from Europe: Obama tough enough on Iran

If US president is too supportive of protests, he turns them into a 'Western plot,' say analysts.

World

Will Obama push China harder?

He's been critical of monetary policy and has named human rights defenders to key posts.

US opens world's largest foreign mission in Iraq

The $592 million, 104-acre compound that was dedicated in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Monday is meant to symbolize a long-term commitment to Iraq.

India: Pakistan must sustain resolve

Pakistan agreed Tuesday to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawa – a charity considered a front for the militant group tied to the Mumbai attacks – if the United Nations requests it.

As Pakistan changes, should U.S. policy?

The US is increasingly out of sync with Pakistan's newly-elected government, say analysts.

Pakistan's prime minister broaches Taliban peace

Newly elected Yousaf Raza Gillani's announcement may cause rift with US.

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.

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