Does Obama's Foreign Policy Spell America's Decline?

Are Terrorists Criminals Or Enemy Combatants?: Some view a law enforcement approach to terrorism as dangerous, while others argue that denying suspects the ability to defend themselves in court runs counter to American values. Four experts recently went head to head on the issue in the latest... by Open to Debate

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Reconsidering The Minimum Wage: Although widespread retail-worker strikes failed to enact a rise of the federal minimum wage in 2013, on the state level, the tide is turning. Last week 13 states started the New Year by raised their minimum wage, and as many as 11 states, and... by Open to Debate

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Is America To Blame For Mexico's Drug War?: In Mexico, thousands of people have died in drug-related violence in the past three years as the government has ramped up its war on drug cartels. But is the United States — with its market for illegal drugs and flow of guns south of the border —... by Open to Debate

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Is California The First Failed State?: California is in the midst of a budget nightmare. Will the Golden State find a bailout, or has it become the first failed state of the union? A group of experts takes on the topic in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate. by Open to Debate

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Is The Two-Party System Making America Ungovernable?: The government shutdown is a dramatic display of the growing strife not only between the Republican and Democratic parties, but also, among the GOP itself. For some, the shut down has even called into question the effectiveness of the American... by Open to Debate

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The Natural Gas Boom: Doing More Harm Than Good?: Some people are embracing the wave of increased natural gas extraction in the United States. Others, concerned about the risks, are saying no fracking way. A panel of experts weighs the pros and cons of a boom sparked by hydraulic fracturing in the... by Open to Debate

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$The Natural Gas Boom: Doing More Harm Than Good?: Some people are embracing the wave of increased natural gas extraction in the United States. Others, concerned about the risks, are saying no fracking way. A panel of experts weighs the pros and cons of a boom sparked by hydraulic fracturing in the...$

Should Airports Use Racial And Religious Profiling?: The recent furor over screenings and pat-downs has catapulted airport security back into the spotlight. Should airports be targeting their limited resources differently? A team of experts examines the question in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S.... by Open to Debate

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Should The U.S. Scale Back Relations With Israel?: Does the United States' special relationship with Israel come at too high a cost in the Middle East? A panel of experts takes on the question in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate. by Open to Debate

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Does Obama's Foreign Policy Spell America's Decline?: When it comes to foreign policy, some argue that President Obama is alienating the United States' allies as he seeks to make accommodations for nations with whom America has more uncertain relationships, such as China and Russia. And, they say, the... by Open to Debate

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Should Congress Pass Obama's Jobs Bill In Pieces?: Supporters say if lawmakers do nothing, the U.S. economy may fall into another recession. But critics say the jobs package just recycles policies that have failed in the past. A group of experts argue the merits of the president's proposals in the... by Open to Debate

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Has The Cyberwar Threat Been Exaggerated?: As succeeding presidential administrations and leaders in the Pentagon devote increasing resources to cybersecurity, some observers are questioning whether the threat of cyberwar has been overstated. A panel of experts debates the latest Intelligence... by Open to Debate

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The GOP Must Seize The Center Or Die: 2012 was a disappointing year for Republicans. The failure to win key swing states in the presidential election and surprising losses in the House and Senate have prompted some reflection. Was their embrace of small government, low taxes, and a strong... by Open to Debate

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