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The Next Pope

What to look for in the next pontiff.

The Praetorian Guard

The real civilian-military gap is between the U.S. military's excessive influence and common sense.

The Vanity of Reason

A look at reason's self-destructive side, and an example of the same thing.

Where Does Russia Belong?

In the last issue, Zbigniew Brzezinski proposed a new plan for including Russia in an expanding transatlantic community. But his ideal world might not come about. With a comment from Brzezinski.

The Deconstruction of Death

Most public fears about the "genome era" have been overly alarmist. Yet the political consequences may be revolutionary.

Two Plus Four

Ten years after the event, a key architect of America's response to German reunification looks back--and draws lessons for the present.

Commentary

The Appeal of Francis

The selection of the Argentine was a smart political move.

Report and Retort: Carothers Responds to Smith

Carothers responds to Smith's claim that he underestimated the role of democracy promotion in Bush Foreign Policy.

Report and Retort: The Real Democracy Myth

In his article, "The Democracy Crusade Myth," Thomas Carothers underestimates the importance of democracy promotion in the Bush Doctrine.

Blogs

Harold P. Ford and the Integrity of Intelligence

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has politicized intelligence for decades. Vietnam all over again.

Books & Reviews

Holding the Bridge

A portrait of a dedicated senator and steadfast cold warrior.

An Ambiguous Legacy

Boris the Not-So-Great.

The Pope's Divisions

The Peope who proved Stalin wrong.

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June 19, 2013