The fiscal cliff … of ’32
Eighty years ago, just like today, a fiscal crisis almost totally dominated the nation’s capital.
Christmas in Lebanon
A Lebanese Alawite family sits in their living room by a Christmas tree.
Hiroshima in December
Why we should talk about Hiroshima in the season of peace.
Deregulation and Free Trade a Win-Win for Mexican Narcotraffickers
Part 1 of an interview with “Drug War Mexico” co-author Peter Watt.
President Obama Might Be Time’s Person of the Year, But Not the Middle-East’s
The biggest disappointment of Obama’s presidency, from an Arab perspective, was his lackluster support for Arabs revolting in Egypt and Syria.
Pakistanis Pay Price for CIA Use of Doctor as Asset in bin Laden Raid
The price for using Dr. Shakil Afridi to gain access to the Abbottabad compound was the deaths of young women and citizens left unvaccinated.
Afghanistan: Avoiding Default
Three scenarios for how the U.S. might manage its involvement in Afghanistan between now and 2014.
Why Africa Is Turning to China
China portrays Africa as a partner in common prosperity, rather than a “doomed continent” requiring aid.
Maybe David Brooks Could Teach Gen. Petraeus and the Kagans a Thing or Two About Humility
Gen. Petraeus allowed unprecedented access to conservative Washington think tankers.
Gun Ownership Is a Hobby, Not a Right
Sure, some people can use guns safely. Some people can also smoke crack safely, drink and drive safely and handle explosives safely. We don’t let them because too many other people can’t.
Our Great Fiscal Opportunity
This is a chance for the American public to engage in a critical debate over national priorities.
North Korea’s Nuclear Theater
The latest rocket launch creates an illusion for the people of North Korea that they live, if not in paradise, then at least in a country that holds its own.
Disability Treaty Opponents Succumb to UN Black Helicopter Conspiracy Theories
The Senate hasn’t approved any major multilateral treaties since 1997.
Latest “Fiscal Cliff” Proposals Would Deepen Inequality
The early reaction by many progressive organizations is that it would be better to go over the cliff than accept the emerging bargain the President has offered.
This Week in OtherWords: Kaul Writes Again and Richardson Becomes Our Newest Weekly Columnist
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