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Finding Forster

The antiliberal defenders of civilization—resisting the Ground Zero mosque—are wrong. Liberalism still offers the best hope for combating extremism.

Teuton the Introvert

Germany was once the most powerful nation on the Continent. Now it is spiraling toward mediocrity.

The Fair Play Debate: Fair Trade

The odds are against developing countries when it comes to trade. Social safeguards level the playing field.

Perestroika Cubana

Rather than using the Chinese model of gradualism, the Castro brothers should look to Eastern Europe for cues.

Trading Up

Policymakers can break down regulatory barriers to trade by concerning themselves with consumer, not producer, welfare.

Ahead of the Curve: The TNI Archives

Six-party talks over North Korea’s nuclear weapons program are set to resume this Thursday on the heels of failed talks in December and Kim Jong-il’s provocative nuclear test in October. TNI takes a look back at other crucial junctures in A

Commentary

An Anatomy of Apathy

Why Western-style democracy can't take root in bleak, fatalistic former-Soviet countries.

David Cameron: Centrist

He and Clegg are posing as soul brothers. The Lib Dems and Tories look the same. What’s the point of British politics?

The End of Socialism

Germany’s voters handed a big victory this weekend to conservatives and free marketeers. Is socialism finished in Europe?

Blogs

The Soft Power of Equal Opportunity

America, like China, will suffer from the inequality fostered by nepotism and cronyism. 

Books & Reviews

Europe's New Narrative

Why the Cold War was so instrumental in Europe's success.

The Origin of Modernity

Modern Western discord stems from differing Enlightenment experiences.

French Without Tears

Cet animal est très méchant; quand on l'attaque, il se défend. Quelquefois.

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May 26, 2012