Nick MiroffFebruary 28, 2013 07:06

HAVANA — Opportunities for a reset in relations between the United States and Cuba don't come along very often. When they do, they tend to disappoint. But as President Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro embark on their final terms in office, advocates for normalizing relations say a new, if narrow, window has opened.

Fighting Al Qaeda: Has Al Qaeda gained ground under Obama's watch?

Peter GellingOctober 22, 2012 06:28

The truth is while Obama has been tough on terrorism, in some cases dramatically expanding the hardline tactics of his predecessor — the use of drones, for instance — he has not exactly been successful.

Iran nukes: Has Obama let Tehran get closer to possessing a bomb?

Peter GellingOctober 22, 2012 06:27

It's impossible to say definitively whether or not Iran is closer to building a nuclear bomb now than it was four years ago. But Romney's approach to the threat differs from Obama's.

US-Israel relations: Is Obama alienating Israel, America's closest ally in the Middle East?

Peter GellingOctober 22, 2012 06:27

Mitt Romney has lambasted the Obama administration for being hostile to Israel, which Romney calls America's most important ally in the Middle East.

Where was Latin America in the foreign policy debate?

Alex LeffOctober 22, 2012 06:26

As Washington gazes elsewhere, in Latin America countries are growing their economies, some are re-electing anti-US strongmen, and Chinese trade is stealing the show. It’s a mixed scorecard. Would either candidate do anything to change America’s fading sway over its continent? Maybe if they had a concrete Americas agenda. They don’t.

China trade: Has Obama allowed China to manipulate its currency?

David Case October 22, 2012 06:24

BOSTON — Romney has said, “China has been a currency manipulator for years and years and years. And the president has a regular opportunity to label them as a currency manipulator, but refuses to do so.”

Syria war: Did Obama call Syrian President Bashar al Assad a reformer?

David CaseOctober 22, 2012 06:22

Mitt Romney's campaign has repeatedly blasted President Barack Obama for calling Syrian President Bashar al Assad a "reformer." Is that accurate?

Debt crisis: Would Obama take the United States “down a path to Greece?”

Gregory FeiferOctober 22, 2012 06:23

Romney said Obama's economic policies would take Americans “down a path toward Greece” by raising taxes and unemployment and amassing debts that would lead to financial collapse. Is the accusation fair?

Mac DefordOctober 21, 2012 08:58

Change the debate format to let candidates question one another

Obama won this round, but Romney remains the “new” Romney.

Romney obama debate town hall 2012 10 18

Enlarge

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during the second presidential debate with US President Barack Obama October 16, 2012 at the David Mack Center at Hofstra University. If the candidates were allowed to question each other rather than field questions from the moderator or audience, they might produce a more revealing and enlivened debate. (Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)

Could changing the debate format allow for more insightful and revealing commentary from both candidates?

Counterterrorism: Obama and Romney on drones, Guantanamo and Al Qaeda

Lizzy TomeiOctober 22, 2012 06:24

Despite the bluster and posturing, in counterterrorism policy, Romney and Obama are likely to make very similar decisions.