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In a recent New York Times op-ed, long-time diplomat Dennis Ross argued that since Iran is "reeling from sanctions, the proper environment now exists for diplomacy to work." But Wednesday, President Obama said "the window for solving this issue diplomatically is shrinking."

Robert Malley and Aaron David Miller believe the topic of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was largely absent from public talks between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu because there's not much incentive to negotiate, but steps could be taken toward peace even without a breakthrough.

The Constitution of the United States is not merely a historical document, but rather it is the foundation for the rule of law that governs our democracy and limits the powers of government. Individual rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are protected by the Constitution against potential infringements by government. Protecting the Constitution involves protecting the liberty of all Americans. One cannot differentiate between social and economic liberties when interpreting the Constitution, since an erosion of one will eventually lead to erosion of the other.

The Obama administration says China is trading unfairly in some elements that are critical to the manufacture of cellphones, hybrid car batteries and other products.

Angie Johnson Won't Be on "The Voice" Tonight (Video)

In Afghanistan and other conflict zones, the military is often first on the ground, followed by diplomats, contractors and journalists. Next, in many cases, are aid workers: People who work for private organizations and strive to remain impartial in some of the world's most dangerous places.

In some respects, the Republican presidential candidates' proposals aren't that far off from what the Obama administration is already doing. Still, there are some key differences.

President Obama said there's still time for diplomacy with Iran, and he's getting support from some retired military and intelligence officials, including one from Del Mar.

President Obama recently said, "Iran's leaders should understand that I do not have a policy of containment; I have a policy to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon." Some say containment represents a viable option against Iran, but others argue that Cold War strategies do not apply to Iran.

President Obama backs diplomacy; the Israeli leader says his country must remain master of its fate.