The October 18th prisoner exchange, seemingly a one-shot, no-strings-attached PR boon for both the Israeli government and Hamas, sets no future precedent for cooperation and will have far-reaching consequences for which neither party is prepared.

While troop withdrawal is part of a legacy of questionable decisions made in Iraq, it also presents an opportunity for America to improve existing relations with the Iraqi people and their politicians.

The United States must assist Mexican officials in purging government corruption, reforming the legal system, and providing the training and intelligence resources required to combat violent drug cartels.

Constructive, positive dialogue between the interim government and the rebels is the key to the successful establishment of a new government in Libya.

The European government’s stopgap response to the Greek debt crisis could be made more effective by including a greater role for the European Central Bank.

Myanmar’s government is superficially liberalizing to court the favor of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Now it needs to stop dragging its feet and make these strides in earnest.

China’s involvement in bailing out the EU may inadvertently spark competition between states for investments and ultimately divide EU policy.