Leslie H. Gelb argues that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's recent remarks to the Economic Club of New York should compel foreign policy experts and political leaders to face the new 21st-century reality: that gross domestic product matters more than military might.

Leslie H. Gelb argues that after 9/11, a decade of prolonged wars, economic weakness, and political irresponsibility is not an aberration but a historical pattern for America, and it also reveals a flawed tendency in U.S. foreign affairs.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses Leon Panetta and says the new defense secretary has yet to settle into the role of middleman between military demands and the wishes of the White House.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses "nine things that make you want to scream" in U.S. politics and foreign policy.

Leslie H. Gelb says President Obama accomplished the mission in Afghanistan and now needs to focus on nation building at home.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses why Ambassador Eikenberry was right to tell President Karzai to watch his words.

Leslie H. Gelb says President Obama's yet unrevealed plan for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan should satisfy those pushing for a quick exit and the diehards determined to stay the course.

Leslie H. Gelb says Germany's economy can teach President Obama about how a nation can succeed with jobs and exports despite high taxes and welfare.

Leslie H. Gelb says that President Obama's speech on the Middle East was sensible, courageous, and fair, but it has been challenged for reasons good and bad in a region unable to transcend its ancient grudges.

Leslie H. Gelb warns against overreaction by Israel to the protests at its borders.

Leslie H. Gelb says the United States must remove itself from Afghanistan because al Qaeda is no longer based there and the Taliban must be beaten by Afghans themselves.

Leslie H. Gelb reviews The Age of Deception, by Mohamed El Baradei.

Leslie H. Gelb says the bin Laden strike brought the nation together, and President Obama should seize the day.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the potential consequences of an upcoming UN vote on Palestinian statehood.

Leslie H. Gelb says that critics of President Obama's Middle East strategy should present detailed alternatives.

Leslie H. Gelb argues that America's failure to knock out Ghadafi emboldens Iran and North Korea.

Leslie H. Gelb says the rise of arms sales in the Middle East may actually be helping keep the peace.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the African Union's cease-fire proposal in Libya.

Leslie H. Gelb says U.S. intervention in Libya is distracting from higher priorities at home and abroad.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the Pentagon's concerns over Libya.