The Great Debate of 2008 The Great Debate of 2008
The time is right for a Great Debate on America's purpose and place in the world. But neither Republicans nor Democrats seem up to the task.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Jerry W. Sanders
Why We Need International Law Why We Need International Law
It's time to undo the damage and reaffirm America's historical commitment to international law.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Oona A. Hathaway
Relearning the Art of Diplomacy Relearning the Art of Diplomacy
Most candidates have no idea what it involves.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
Jobs, Justice and Democracy Jobs, Justice and Democracy
Mideast policy must include development.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Afshin Molavi
Facing Hamas and Hezbollah Facing Hamas and Hezbollah
US diplomacy in the Middle East has been held hostage by a refusal to engage with these two popular movements.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Helena Cobban
Combating Muslim Extremism Combating Muslim Extremism
American politicians should stop implying that Muslim nations and individuals are more dangerous than any other group of human beings. They should also stop calling their religion ...
The Iranian Challenge The Iranian Challenge
To change Iran's behavior, we must first change our own.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Trita Parsi
Avoiding the Toughness Trap Avoiding the Toughness Trap
Candidates should rethink their commitment to outmoded security tools and veiled nuclear threats against nonnuclear states.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / William D. Hartung
The New Right-Wing Smear Machine The New Right-Wing Smear Machine
A web-savvy form of conservative propaganda, written anonymously and forwarded via e-mail, is altering the political landscape.
Oct 25, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes
A Values Voters Schism A Values Voters Schism
The Christian right is embroiled in an internal culture war, pitting true believers against pragmatists looking for a candidate to satisfy the antitax and neoconservative wings of ...
Oct 25, 2007 / Sarah Posner