February 11, 2014
Needed: a federation plan for Syria
No one involved in the Syrian civil war is optimistic about a peaceful settlement.
February 12, 2014
In the US, political factors rise
Nov. 4 is circled in red on the calendars of Republicans and Democrats.
February 13, 2014
China and the power of ‘soft power’
China may be seeing that soft power is more effective than hard power.
February 14, 2014
A day with possibilities
There’s only a thin thread that ties Valentine’s Day to its ancient origins.
February 18, 2014
The true face of totalitarianism
The No. 1 victim of the North Korean regime is the North Korean people.
February 21, 2014
Understanding Russia’s fears
While Russian intervention is unlikely, the West must balance idealism with realpolitik.
February 24, 2014
Majority rule must be reasonable rule
Democracy is not just about imposing the will of the majority.
February 25, 2014
Peaceful progress allows new thinking
As lawmakers debate the right size for the US military, it is worth appreciating the progress that has made that debate possible.