Nelson Mandela Commentary

Promoting Democracy or Hypocrisy?

The Bush Administration's checkered legacy of democracy promotion has called into question its future role in U.S. foreign policy.

Unique Dissidence: A Conversation with Castro's Most Prominent Challenger

Paya’s abiding commitment to human rights, freedom of expression and non-violent change—on the one hand—and the apparent imminence of unprecedented circumstances in Cuba, could make this dissident historically consequential.

Serbia Votes Westward

A political narrative proved its ascendancy in Serbia’s election last week, reflecting widespread support for European integration and identity. But a series of potentially seismic developments threatens that support.

Bush Transformed-in Tone

This is Bush’s one last chance to show tangible success in Iraq before his hand is folded for him.

America, Supplicant to Iran?

Secretary Rice is correct that the United States would indeed be seen as a supplicant by engaging Iran—a supplicant for stability, that is, thereby bolstering America’s waning stature.

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May 26, 2012