Syndicate content

Human Interest

Ennui Becomes Us

Chaos and randomness abound. The increasing disorder of our world will lead to a sort of global ennui mixed with a disturbingly large dose of individual extremism and dogmatic posturing by states.

The Federalists Go to Brussels

The European Union’s potential for superpower status has been greatly exaggerated. Brussels has neither the stomach for the job, nor the united purpose to undertake it.

A Subversive on a Hill

With America mired in two wars and our economy in shambles, the chorus of declinists has returned. But the United States will endure because it is an elastic power.

Feeding Frenzy

Wars for oil? Food fights now seem more likely, because we’re paying the price for not keeping up with rising emerging-market demand. Yet there’s light at the end of the tunnel—increasing supply isn’t an impossible task.

The Fair Play Debate: Fair Trade

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

Liberté, Fraternité . . . Modernité?

As part of a new series expressing the views of foreign policy thinkers around the world, France's new president discusses Franco-American relations, the European Union's future and the Middle East.

Commentary

The Reset Blooms

The Obama administration's "reset" with Russia has produced results. But can it last?

A Brave Russian Life Remembered

Isaac Babel's wife, Anna Pirozhkova: one life as a mirror of Russian history.

Reexamining Russian History

Disentangling Stalin from Russia's past glory.

Blogs

China, Old and New

The old days of back-room machinations under Mao Zedong are gone for good.

Why Is Joe Biden Charging the Secret Service Rent?

The great denouncer of misspent government dollars knows whereof he speaks.

The Rise of Donald Trump

With his tough talk and his take-no-prisoners attitude, Trump is playing the part of a modern-day John Wayne.

Books & Reviews

Introducing Mr. Trevor-Roper

For the great historian Hugh Trevor-Roper—whose poison pen spared no ego and whose toxic overconfidence relegated him to a perpetual almost-ran—refusing to become the false prophet of a grand new theory of history was his greatest triumph.

Growing Up Google

Two young geniuses found a company. They build the greatest search engine ever. But they are greedy and petulant. They believe themselves infallible and unstoppable. Now they are under assault. Is it time to bid Google goodbye?

Experts All the Way Down

Whether it's global warming, racism or deficit spending, beware of the experts you're listening to. They know far less than they claim.

Follow The National Interest

May 27, 2012