Topic: William Cohen

Focus Sudanese factory destroyed by US now a shrine

President Bill Clinton ordered a cruise missile strike on the pharmaceutical factory in Khartoum in 1998; the Sudanese still haven't forgotten.

Colin Powell gives Obama backing on START nuclear deal

Colin Powell and Obama warned of grave consequences if the Senate fails to ratify the New START pact, which would reduce how many strategic warheads the United States and Russia could hold and set up a system so each could inspect and verify the other's arsenal.

North Korea's Kim Jong-il cements 'military first' stand with key appointments

North Korea's Kim Jong-il gave son Kim Jong-un a military as well as a political role. The emphasis on military appointments in the politburo fortifies the 'military-first policy.'

Nuclear weapons: Is full disarmament possible?

As world leaders convene in Washington for a summit on halting the spread of nuclear weapons, a global debate is rising on the merits – and feasibility – of total nuclear disarmament.

Opinion: Albright: Iran nuclear shift shows Obama's policy is working

An interview with the former US secretary of State, in which she discusses Iran, Afghanistan, and the political statements her choice of jewelry makes.

GOP centrists give Obama a majority – barely

This week’s Senate vote on the economic stimulus package could set the pattern in Congress.

Bigger US role battling genocide?

A task force's findings, urging US leadership, may dovetail with ideas of Obama administration.

Love in Black and White

JROTC: Leadership course or recruiting tool?

San Francisco will vote in November on a ballot to save the military program in schools.

Washington 'power couple' takes on race

William and Janet Cohen want to use their experience as a mixed-race couple to start an open discussion on race in America.

Efforts to regulate 'Wild West' markets are long overdue

Moves by the Fed and the Treasury to prop up mortgage giants are a welcome sign.

Ban torture for security's sake, coalition tells Bush

The bipartisan group this week sought an executive order, but acknowledged change may not occur until next presidency.

Ban torture for security's sake, coalition tells Bush

The bipartisan group this week sought an executive order, but acknowledged change may not occur until next presidency.