U.S. and Russia: Where’s the Reset?
The much-proclaimed reset in U.S.-Russian relations has been more rhetorical than real.
The Defense Industry Threatens America’s Economy
The military-industrial complex is driving America to the poorhouse.
China Eclipsing U.S. in Global Reach, Poll Finds
A growing number of people around the world believe that China will eventually surpass the United States as the world’s premier superpower, if it hasn’t already, according to the latest survey of 22 countries released here Thursday by the Pew Global Attitudes Project.
Pipeline Politics in Central Asia
With several pipeline projects under way, Central Asia is readying itself for a new “Great Game.”
Has the Rendition Program Disappeared?
The Obama administration promised to reverse the Bush-era policies on terrorism. But the president has spent most of his time reversing himself.
Spent Nuclear Fuel Pools in the U.S.: Reducing the Deadly Risks of Storage
The price of fixing America’s nuclear vulnerabilities may be high, but the price of doing too little is incalculable.
Has Tunisia’s March Towards Democracy Been Halted in Its Tracks?
Behind the scenes, deposed Tunisian President Ben Ali’s old security network is still a force to contend with.
Impact of Fukushima Continues to Inch up to Chernobyl Levels
Officially, Fukushima is now in the same class of accident as Chernobyl.
Japan’s Chaos is a Wake-up Call
It’s time for a nuclear energy time-out.
The Age of Activism
We must fight hard in our Age of Activism to construct a new political entity: the activist state. If we fail, we will slip, inexorably, into an Age of Apocalypse.
Nuclear Energy Time-Out
The catastrophe in Japan is a signal to shift away from nuclear energy to rely more on the sun, the wind, and the tides.
Why Egypt Will Not Turn Into Another Iran
The protests in Egypt will produce a democracy, not a theocracy.
Will Computer Virus Stuxnet Sow Not Only Destruction, But Death?
Is a computer virus the perfect weapon?
Will Stuxnet Leave as Much Collateral Damage as Any Weapon?
Even a computer virus like Stuxnet can cause nasty side effects.
The Year of Living Dangerously
Rising commodity prices and extreme weather events threaten global stability.