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Made in America

America still retains its innovative edge over China and India. But as long as Washington continues to handpick winners and losers, our preeminence is in jeopardy.

Empire Falls

The United States is in unprecedented decline. Future generations will look back at the past decade as the beginning of the end of American hegemony.

A User's Guide to the Century

Jeffrey Sachs explains why the new world order of the twenty-first century is crisis-prone.

Israel and Arab Democracy

George W. Bush believes that democracy in the Arab world is the key to security. All in due time, says Ariel Sharon.

Taba Mythchief

The "near miss" at Taba is being widely promoted as the natural starting point for future Israeli-Palestinian diplomacy. The only problem, is there was no "near miss."

Secularism in Retreat

The world today, with some exceptions, is as furiously religious as it ever was, and in some places more so than ever.

Commentary

Tolerance Yawns in Kaduna

In many parts of Nigeria, religious leaders—Muslim and Christian—have unsurpassed influence. Too bad they use it to spread hate.

Divorcia Politica alla Russica

Welcome to Russia, where kleptocratic officials are promoted. At least they're not shot.

The Caucasian Wars Go Pacific

Beware the mighty microstate.

Blogs

Iran, Uranium and the Road Not Taken

Why is the United States writing off possible solutions to the impasse over Iran's nuclear program?

Spinning Us to Death

U.S. officials are living in a fantasy when it comes to Afghanistan.

Military Success Doesn't Buy Happiness

America and Afghanistan are ostensibly engaged in the same conflict, but may as well be fighting two separate wars.

Books & Reviews

Neo-Conspiracy Theories

There is much room for debate on the soundness of neoconservative policies. But a serious assessment of neocons and their role in the Bush Administration is a necessary starting point.

Nature's Pitchfork

The sky is falling, really.

Unreal Realism

A realist with a penchant for being spectacularly mistaken.

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May 27, 2012