Globalization Commentary

Palestine Enlightenment for the Vatican

What the Roman Catholic bishops forgot to mention about Israel.

Vichy in Sigmaringen

Recounting Vichy writer Louis-Ferdinand Céline's arrival in Germany at the end of World War II. 

A Full-Court Currency Press

Washington should pressure Beijing on its currency—multilaterally.

Turning the Page in Iraq

Reduced violence and signs of political progress in Baghdad are heartening. But the United States remains essential to Iraq's success.

Don't Rush START

The dialogue between the administration and the Senate on America’s nuclear force is too important to be hurried along.

Departing Europe

Rather than whining about the Continent’s military spending, the United States should allow the Europeans to bear the consequences of their actions. That means leaving NATO to the Europeans.

Seoul Can Defend Itself

A change in America’s security guarantee to South Korea is long overdue.

Avoiding Pyongyang

The Cheonan incident is South Korea’s responsibility. If Seoul decides on a retaliatory strike, America shouldn’t get involved.

Bad Investments

What’s the point of paying allies to provide marginal contributions to the war on terror?

Tokyo Rising

China’s growing strength is making its neighbors nervous—and less fearful of a fully rearmed Japan.

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May 26, 2012