The Washington Times

Engage or confront? It’s the eternal divide in foreign affairs when dealing with a dangerous state on a troublesome course. The question has been asked variously of Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, Vietnam, Pakistan and now Iran over its nuclear program.

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The Washington Times

The connections between the United States and the countries of Europe, however strained relations may get from time to time, are nevertheless the most robust the world has ever seen. They range from huge economic interdependency to a commonality of values (not without disagreement) to a persistent desire to work together on many (though not all) security matters from the Balkans to Afghanistan.

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