Allies Divided

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

Believe It or Not

Peter de Vries on religion: Can’t live with it, can’t live without it.

The Curious Case of Justice Anthony Kennedy

There’s less to the Supreme Court’s swing voter than meets the eye.

The Dinner Guest

Yevgeny Primakov has been a disaster for U.S.-Russian relations.

Eliminationism Negated

Daniel Jonah Goldhagen’s new book is too much of a good thing.

Starting Over in Iraq

Big changes and important decisions are on the horizon in Iraq.

Rashomon-ing the War on Terror

Five major narratives have arisen to grasp the meaning of 9/11.
It matters which ones we choose.

Footprints in the Sand

America needs fewer boots on the ground in the Persian Gulf region.

Rebalancing American Federalism

The Federal government does too much, and thus does it poorly.

The Outpatient Prison

How to lower both the prison population and crime—at the same time.

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