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The solution to pirates ruling the high seas is in the very nature of piracy itself — it’s terrorism and should be treated as such.

An organization, loosely linked with Al Qaeda, may be the West’s answer to bring law and order to Somalia — and end the recent scourge of piracy in strategic shipping lanes.

Before bailing out automakers, Congress should require much tighter commitments on fuel economy and demand that top management be replaced.

A recount in Minnesota’s too-close-to-call Senate race is a waste of time — the margin is so small, we will never know the real winner.

Why a large government investment — perhaps $100 billion a year or more — in health care reform would be good for our economy.

The possible decline in America’s power does not mean that the United States would not remain powerful.

Unlike the United States, India’s experience of terrorist attacks far predates 2001. The key to victory against terrorism will be determined by its response.

Eric Holder could be an exemplary choice for attorney general but he must answer serious questions before the Senate votes on his confirmation.

The next administration must quickly reduce its reliance on the private security contractors so favored — and so protected — by the Bush administration.

Barack Obama has the opportunity to create deeper and more enduring alliances for the United States in South Asia — and he should start with Kashmir.