Topic: Paul Wolfowitz

The Circle Bastiat Hillary Clinton's new job: At the world bank?

Hillary Clinton has announced that she is interested in a job at the World Bank, opening up when Robert Zoellick retires. 

Iraq war: Predictions made, and results

A look back at some of the predicted US outcomes for the Iraq war, and what happened.

Should the US adopt a 'Colombia standard' of success in Afghanistan?

Measuring success in Afghanistan on Afghans' ability to fight their own conflicts may appeal, but a 'Plan Afghanistan' would still be far more costly – and less successful – than Colombia's, argues blogger James Bosworth.

Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of May 5, 2010

Readers write in about speculation that Gen. Petraeus will run for president and the Iraq war.

Iraq war: a baffling defense of Bush policy from a former Pentagon insider

In an interview about the Iraq war, former Pentagon official Douglas Feith suggests Washington was fooled by Saddam Hussein's bluff about weapons he wanted foes to believe he had.

Opinion: Don't rush the Afghan debate

History shows that if Washington acts too quickly, it could get it wrong –and hurt relations with the US military.

Malaysia's opposition leader prepares for sodomy trial – again

Anwar Ibrahim, who heads an increasingly popular alliance, says the charges are meant to check his rise to power.

Report says top officials set tone for detainee abuse

Abusive interrogation techniques in Abu Ghraib followed approval of their use in Guantánamo, says a report by Senate Armed Services Committee.

Great expectations for Obama abroad

Team Obama is more pragmatic and less ideological than its predecessors, say diplomats and campaign advisers. Afghanistan will be a foreign-policy priority.

World

Baghdad at Sunrise

A West Pointer's diary of his year in Baghdad.

Malaysia's top opposition figure makes a comeback

Anwar Ibrahim retook his parliament seat Tuesday. His goal: topple the government.

Delay in U.S. arms sale to Taiwan stirs concerns

Taiwanese officials maintain the postponement is motivated by a US desire to secure China's cooperation in tackling North Korea and Iran.

Historic first terror trial opens at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba

Hamdan case tests special courts for 'illegal enemy combatants.'

Opinion: Want democracy in Iraq? Culture matters.

Consider what happened with US occupation in Haiti, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.