Topic: Steven Kull

Budget stalemate: Why America won't raise taxes

Budget stalemate has many on Capitol Hill crunching numbers. With any new budget, taxes may be the real third rail of politics. Can the U.S. solve its fiscal woes without more revenue?

In Egypt and Tunisia, the rise of the Islamists?

The fear of freedom for Egypt, Tunisia, and other Arab countries is that it might give rise to the rule of extreme Islamists, creating Iranian-style theocracies. This fear does not match the reality.

WikiLeaks: For public, it confirms worst about Afghanistan

WikiLeaks documents in many respects paint a picture of a war going poorly. But they're unlikely to convince the public that the answer is to get out now.

Obama's rating abroad: 61 percent positive. US image: 39 percent.

Views of the US and its role in the world remain about as negative as before Obama's election, according to new poll that represents nearly two-thirds of the world's population.

What Obama will try to accomplish in Cairo

His speech should aim to launch a new dialogue between two estranged communities of the world, some regional experts say.

A global 'To Do' List for Obama

Poll: World wants green action, despite costs

Sixty-nine percent of those polled in 21 countries say utility firms should be obliged to use more renewable resources, even if this would increase their monthly bills.

Global BBC poll shows improved U.S. image

The wide-ranging survey, conducted in 34 countries, also found that Russia's status has significantly increased.

Better U.S. image abroad: how to attain it?

Presidential candidates cite intent to improve US stature, but retooling policies is complicated.