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Robert Mugabe

Yes, He Has No Bananas

Despot Watch chronicles the accelerating ruin of Zimbabwe and its dictator.

Commentary

Democratic Fundamentalism and Promises. With Georgia (and Russia) on My Mind

 In last week's column, I discussed the question of "democratic fundamentalism"-the tendency to believe that quick interventions and scheduled elections solve all ills.

Blogs

Religion and Democracy in the Ivory Coast

Champions of Gbagbo are more concerned with his Christianity than his corrupt politics. Religious discrimination is alive and well, and it's not doing America any favors abroad.

Books & Reviews

État Terrible

We see ourselves as an insular nation, but other countries know otherwise—and are attempting to undermine U.S. global hegemony.

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February 13, 2012