Republicans Commentary

A War We Can't Afford

We can’t pay for the conflict in Afghanistan. So why are we still there?

Derailing Lisbon

Unelected EU bureaucrats want to pass the Lisbon Treaty to further their aims of a united Continent. Czech President Vaclav Klaus might stop them.

Grand Old Mavericks?

If McCain wins, he could reshape the GOP. But he’s stuck with a lot of Bush’s baggage—and could end up confirming the neocon ascendancy.

Iranians Cast Their Votes

The American election looks a lot more exciting to Iranians than their own vote to be held on Friday. Who the Iranians are rooting for at home and abroad.

The Battle over Narrative, Post-Midterms

Since the 9/11 attacks, the White House has controlled the narrative of American politics. It is up for grabs for the first time since.

Power and Deficit Spending

The durability of the American triumph in Iraq will presumably depend on factors more political and diplomatic than strictly military.

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May 26, 2012