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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.

War From Cyberspace

As Obama appoints Howard A. Schmidt to a new cybersecurity post, former cyberczar Richard Clarke shows America is the most vulnerable country in the world.

The Fair Play Debate: Fair Trade

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

Trading Up

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

The Culture Club

Not all cultures are equally conducive to progress.

Poverty and Globalization

Protecting consumer interests is the path to global peace and prosperity.

Commentary

A Realistic Anticorruption Strategy for Afghanistan

We can't expect Afghanistan to function like a mature democracy.

Fratricidal Tendencies

Labour just wants to forget about Tony Blair. Easier said than done.

NATO's Cyber Threat

Article 5 should not apply to cyber attacks.

Blogs

A Still Leaner Pentagon

Budget task forces produce recommendations that look nice on paper. But one man's inefficiency is another man's essential security program.

Books & Reviews

Scholars of the World Unite!

Superficial analysis says America's universities are on a precipitous decline. The truth is that the U.S. academy has become a paragon of learning to which all the world aspires.

Strategic Horizons

Despite predictions to the contrary, America's superpower status remains uncontested.

The Origin of Modernity

Modern Western discord stems from differing Enlightenment experiences.

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May 27, 2012