"Never run anywhere if you can walk there." Like North Korea with camels: In Turkmenistan, a dead dictator continues to leave an impression. Why Obama should resurrect F.D.R.'s Federal Writer's Project--and bail out some laid-off journalists. Uncovered archival footage of
Domino theory in South Asia: India must steady its hand, not start a war to avoid election defeat. "Here I am, a hardened and courageous jungle fighter becoming an expert in soy, lumber, shingles, rice." Secretaries of State of the last 25 years offer advice to Clinton. And
Instapaper for the park: How young voters, progressive momentum, are ours to lose: Yes We Can do what, exactly? Spitzer: We shouldn't rescue financial institutions that are too big to fail--we should invest in smaller ones that can. November 1996: Early reports of custom-made Hummer limos
In case of complete global economic realignment, expect accidents--first we must stop looking for the bottom, and do something. Canada PM Harper dodges no-confidence vote; a primer to Canada's democratic practices. What "Barocrates" owes to the Ancient Romans: Eloquence equates knowledge. Republican congresswoman gets
Pakistan's richest man explains his strategy to fight terrorism with industry, helping everyone compete on the world stage. On Afghani geographies of fear--how terror multiplies by fortresses and foreign aid. Op: Mumbai attacks weren't random, they attempted to derail peace talks with Pakistan, banking on
When it comes to foreign policy, "respect for principles or power, or ideally both, is decisive. Charisma is not." Ten big energy myths for those who write off green technologies. Embracing international law--and its court--would be a good first step toward rebuilding America's image.
Putin learns how international markets work, deems them "ugly" and "unfair." Original "dude" Jeff Dowd explains why he likes White Russians. Russia and U.S. both refuse to sign international ban on civilian-maiming cluster-bombs. Instapaper for the commute: Crime, punishment, and politics
India fingers Pakistani militant group for Mumbai attacks--a joint response is crucial for Pakistan's "shaky" civilian government. Movie-plot threats...might be what people worry about, but a bunch of trained...men with guns and grenades is all they needed. Security lessons learned from Mumbai.
As the U.S. prepares to secede power in Iraq, locals hope their replacement is political, not violent. I like dice. You rolls 'em and you takes your chances! "I Have to Go Now" by Jenny Allen. He reads the cards like a game-show host, and
Tracking the final regulations Bush is pushing through before Obama takes office. Florida breaks ground on first utility-scale solar investment, to be country's second-largest once running. For strengthening Iran, for failing New Orleans: 10 things Bush should regret most. African Union chairman says unity remains possible
