It is good for the U.S. to understand these sensitivities.

WSJ: Afghan Politicians Urge U.S. Patience

For an American president to win the Nobel Peace Prize can only be good for the U.S. The Republican right needs to understand that and not repeat its performance of last week.

CNN: Commentary: Obama wins one for America

British forces are not involved, though the U.S., we understand, is providing air support for now.

NPR: Iraqi Forces Launch Offensive Against Sadr Militias

The reason for the painfully slow economic growth in the U.S. is simple to understand and hard to fix: weak demand.

FORBES: How Bernanke's Fed Can Boost Demand