Peter W. Galbraith, the author of The End of Iraq and Unintended Consequences: How War in Iraq Strengthened America’s Enemies, formerly served as a U.S. ambassador to Croatia. He discussed global challenges for the United States with foreign-affairs columnist John C. Bersia.

Cuban officials have issued a predictable condemnation of the latest U.S. Department of State report on human trafficking. The annual assessment (http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/105501.pdf) provides Washington’s view on how nations measure up in dealing with 21st-century slavery – a continuing global tragedy.
According to the report, Cuba earned a miserable rating, ranking among the countries that fall [...]

Fidel Castro will indeed live forever, as Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has declared – in infamy, that is.
Chavez’s ridiculous tribute to the crusty caudillo, amid the latest rumors that Castro had passed away, was designed to perpetuate a shameful myth. There is nothing noteworthy or enduring about Castro or his overall record, except [...]