The ratings agency’s decision will have no consequences for the U.S. dollar’s global role, but it highlights the country’s darkening fiscal outlook and governance challenges.

As Liberia heads to a closely contested runoff election, the possibilities are decidedly limited. 

The truth is that his tenure as secretary of state was often rocky, and as full of setbacks as acclaim.

The midterm elections will have ramifications for U.S. foreign policy.

Latin America and the Caribbean remains the most violent region in the world. Overwhelmed police and military forces stand to improve their effectiveness and accountability by unleashing a secret wea…