Challenges to U.S. Power
The rise of China and India as world political, military and economic powers is challenging U.S. hegemony, particularly since an outraged world is looking for alternatives. The new Democratic leaders in Congress need to work with the President to change our policies.

President Bush Can Step Up to Challenge
Only the President, not Congress, can be a world leader and it’s time President Bush surrounded himself with competent people who can help him step up to that challenge.

Global Problem for Business
Despite the Bush Administration’s attempts to ignore global warming, corporations are already taking action in response to the impact of climate change on their business.

Doing Business in China
Don’t think visiting China a time or two is enough to understand the Chinese culture and business environment. Get expert help if you want to be successful.

Security Not Just Borders
Walls can be beautiful, but not the proposed wall between Mexico and the U.S., which will not stop illegal immigration, but will take resources from more productive uses.

Colorado Trade With China Essential
China provides huge opportunities for Colorado companies who know what they’re doing there.
February 12, 2006

U.S. Must Live Up to Its Ideals
Illegal eavesdropping on American citizens undermines our reputation for democratic ideals around the world.

World’s Women Need Help
America’s policies deeply affect the lives of women around the world, too often negatively.

Colorado’s Reliance on Exports
Colorado needs to keep abreast of changing politics and economics in order to maintain strong export markets.

Politics of Nationalism
The political problems of the European Union as it discusses Turkey’s joining the EU demonstrate the intertwining of politics and economics at a time of extraordinary stress between East and West.

Denver Has Place in China
Colorado businesses have great opportunities in China if they understand this restless giant and build lasting relationships there.

Goodwill to All This Season
Maybe next year the message sparkling on City Hall could be one for a truly merry Christmas, “Peace on earth, good will towards men (and women and children).”

It’s Simple: Respect Our Fellow Man
What our political leaders say and do about human rights affects how we behave and how we are viewed around the world.

America's Stake in Europe
We must support the new members of the EU as they struggle to sustain their fledgling democracies.

We Can't Afford More Failures
It's time to face reality in Iraq and take the steps necessary to be successful.

Did the U.S. Oust Haiti’s Aristede?
If the U.S. is going to promote democracy worldwide, it must show the world it doesn’t oust democratically elected heads of state.

Learning From 2003’s Mistakes
Americans need to look at the mistakes and misjudgments of 2003 if we’re to regain our international respect and stature in 2004.

Bush Needs to Focus on Primary Job
Rather than trying to make excuses for a bad decision, Bush should focus on doing the job right in Iraq.

Bush Needs to Accept Responsibility
President bush needs to accept personal responsibility for misleading Americans about Iraq if he wants to have public support on Iraq.

Winning the Peace Takes Diplomacy
The war with Iraq will ultimately fail if the U.S. doesn’t put as much effort into diplomacy as it is putting into military action.

What the Rest of the World Sees
We cannot afford to treat the rest of the world with arrogance and disrespect. We need them to help disarm Iraq and protect the peace.

Bush's War a Political Gamble
The war rhetoric against Iraq is a cynical move by President Bush to turn voters' attention from a losing political issue, the bad economy, to a winner, war, just before the midterm elections.

A Lot of Work Ahead
Ways to root out terrorists and terrorism.

At Century's End, Reason to Hope
After the twentieth century's brutality, maybe there's hope for the twenty-first.

Bridging the High Tech Gap
Technology can help the world's poor build better lives.

Bush Devastates International Family Planning
President Bush's double-speak touts compassionate conservatism but devastates poor families worldwide.

Bush the Puppet
Bush needs to be president for everyone, not just the right wing.

Cambodia
Cambodia's horror underscores the need for a more humane world.

Drug Companies and Social Responsibility
If you're going to be global, you're going to have to be socially responsible in the countries where you operate.

Fighting for Our Air Waves
My role as U.S. Ambassador: protecting America's telecommunications interests.

Global Overhaul
For globalization to work, meeting the needs of the poor and the weak must be part of the plan.

Hope Versus Corruption in Africa
To have any hope for a better future, Africa must eliminate corruption.

Learning from Tragedy
September 11 has taught us many lessons.

Let Religions Unite, Not Divide
Religion should build a better world, not support violence.

Making the Global Power Role Work
If the U.S. is indeed a world power, let's act like one.

Negotiating for Global Success
The World Radiocommunication Conference is a model for successful negotiations in a tough global environment.

Sanctity of Family Should Rule
Elian Gonzalez deserves to be with his family.

Steel Tariff May Backfire on Bush
President Bush's decision to levy tariffs on steel is a cynical attempt to win votes.

Taliban a Reason to Be Watchful
The Taliban were terrorists before Sept. 11. Ask any Afghan woman.

The Wisdom Behind Protocol
The President, not Governors, is responsible for managing our foreign policy, and for good reason.

U.S. Must Hold Reins
Bush's isolationism is a dangerous trend.