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War, Trade and Utopia

Barry Lynn | Dec 01, 2005

Economic interdependence leads to peace, say the globalizers. Think again, and examine the U.S.-Chinese connection.

Mexico's Wasted Chance

Fredo Arias-King | Dec 01, 2005

How Vicente Fox squandered his revolution and what it means for the future.

A Tale of Three Cities

John R. Thomson | Sep 01, 2005

Despite the obvious obstacles, the signs of democracy are encouraging in Kabul, Beirut and Cairo.

The India Imperative

Robert D. Blackwill | Jun 01, 2005

George W. Bush has recognized that India is America's natural ally.

Israel and Arab Democracy

Aluf Benn | Jun 01, 2005

George W. Bush believes that democracy in the Arab world is the key to security. All in due time, says Ariel Sharon.

Desperate Times, Half Measures

Geoffrey Kemp | Jun 01, 2005

The stakes of Iran's nuclear gambit are clear, the solutions less so. The clock is ticking.

Peace Through Conversation

David Martin Jones | Mar 01, 2005

Europe's favorite philosopher, Jürgen Habermas has invented a new Weltpolitik: If we talk long enough, we'll all agree.

In Defense of Nationalism

John O'Sullivan | Dec 01, 2004

Global elites inveigh against the evils of nationalism. But how will transnationalism save us from bad ideas? It never has before.

Downloading Democracy

Robert Conquest | Dec 01, 2004

History tells us that democracy should not be taken lightly. Without the proper cultural foundations, in can be a messy business indeed.

Close, but No Democracy

Ray Takeyh | Dec 01, 2004

Washington must realize that unless Arab regimes allow pluralism, power-sharing and judicial independence, liberal autocracy--not democracy--will be the result.

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