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The Euro-Exit Taboo

What the experiences of Argentina and Latvia tell us about the future of Europe.

A New Strategy for Latin America

The Summit of the Americas was a flop. Now Obama has an opportunity to recast inter-American partnership around energy security—and counter China.

Brazil's Erratic Behavior

Despite many convergent interests, there are good reasons for Washington to keep Brasília at arm's length.

U.S. and Brazil: Together and Apart

As the Brazilian president arrives in Washington, a look at the progress and underlying tensions in the U.S.-Brazil relationship.

The Fraying Iran-Venezuela Alliance

Concerns about the anti-American alliance of Ahmadinejad and Chávez are overblown.

Rising Democracies Take on Russia and China

Moscow and Beijing vetoing the UN resolution on Syria was not surprising. Rising democracies supporting it was.

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.

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May 25, 2012