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Carlos and the Fungibility of Radical Ideology

Be it radical Marxism or radical Islamism, ideology only takes one so far. There's more to understanding what makes terrorists tick.

Greece's Default Dilemma

Why an Argentine-style default could destroy Greece.

Paying a Price at the Security Council

Russia and China cast the vetoes. But Western governments killed the Syria resolution.

Mexico's Unwinnable War

The cartels flourish as Washington's best efforts fail the Mexican people yet again.

National Journal’s Unbelievable JSOC Story

Part superhero. Part spy. Part knight in shining armor. Talk about too good to be true.

Colombians in Kabul

What lessons does Colombia's successful counterinsurgency campaign hold for the Obama administration's Afghanistan policy?

Mr. Bernanke Goes to War

Finance ministers around the world are up in arms over the Fed's latest efforts to jump-start the anemic U.S. economy. The future of globalization hangs in the balance.

Another "Morning in America"?

As the 1970s proved, things may get worse before they get better for the United States.

A Disaster of a Presidency

Is Barack Obama the next James Buchanan?

Brazil Seeking Security

An economic powerhouse that has proven unreliable on international security—is Brazil ready for a permanent UNSC seat?

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February 13, 2012