By Conrad Black

From his mercurial personality to his delusions of aptitude in the political realm to his catastrophic diplomatic appointment, a new book provides a thorough account of Kennedy’s life and all of its many highs and lows.

Obama's State of the Union was full of platitudes and fairy tales.

Is Barack Obama the next James Buchanan?

The business of newspapers isn't as interesting as journalists think. Not only that, few can write properly, few report thoroughly, and many are frustrated at being chroniclers rather than the persons being covered.

Conrad Black responds to Robert Tucker and David Hendrickson

Now that the EU constitution has been defeated, the Euro-elites can come down from the clouds.

How to stay independent and close to the United States at the same time.

America's opportunities after September 11 exceed its risks; here is a guide to seizing them.

Britain is dithering about whether to join the European Monetary Union or to go it alone. But it should explore the much better option of becoming a member of an expanded NAFTA--an arrangement more in accord with its traditions and interests.

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May 20, 2013