israel & america, unsettled

Behind the Settlements Daniel Kurtzer
West Bank settlements hollow out respect for the law in the State of Israel, argues a former U.S. Ambassador.

Are the Settlements Illegal? Nicholas Rostow
Answering that question is a pitfall the Obama Administration has been wise to avoid.

Allies Divided Benjamin E. Schwartz
Israel and America have long taken opposite approaches to managing Palestinians and other Arabs. It’s time we recognized the divide.

present & future

A Conversation with Colin Powell Colin Powell
On President Obama, terrorism and America's promise.

nation-building in america

Detour Ahead Desmond Lachman
There are signs that the Great Recession of 2008–09 may become a double-dipper in 2010–11.

The Outpatient Prison Mark A.R. Kleiman
How to lower both the prison population and crime—at the same time.

Rebalancing American Federalism Pietro S. Nivola
The Federal government does too much, and thus does it poorly.

think again—about the middle east

Footprints in the Sand Eugene Gholz & Daryl Press
America needs fewer boots on the ground in the Persian Gulf region.

Rashomon-ing the War on Terror Mary R. Habeck
Five major narratives have arisen to grasp the meaning of 9/11. It matters which ones we choose.

Understanding Corruption Lawrence Rosen
What is corruption? The answer depends on who you’re asking, and where you’re asking it.

Toolbox: Starting Over in Iraq Douglas A. Ollivant & Eric D. Chewning
Big changes and important decisions are on the horizon in Iraq.

reviews

Eliminationism Negated Nathan Glazer
Daniel Jonah Goldhagen’s new book is too much of a good thing.

The Dinner Guest Stephen Sestanovich
Yevgeny Primakov has been a disaster for U.S.-Russian relations.

What Was Communism? Michael Mandelbaum
Archie Brown’s newest book captures a generational memory just before it fades away.

The Curious Case of Justice Anthony Kennedy George Thomas
There’s less to the Supreme Court’s swing voter than meets the eye.

Believe It or Not Joel Schwartz
Peter de Vries on religion: Can’t live with it, can’t live without it.

notes & letters

The New Burma Road Michael J. Green
The Obama Administration’s preference for “engagement” faces another uphill battle in Burma.

Spring Note: Disconnected Adam Garfinkle
President Obama’s Afghan strategy has crimped his room for maneuver on an even tougher challenge: Iran.