The Americanization of Islamism

The surprisingly hopeful history of Islamist radicalism in America.

Ending al-Qaeda

Now that Osama bin Laden is no more, we should push our advantage. We have a most unusual source to show us how.

Getting Real

Chinese currency manipulation is pushing Washington and Brasília together.

The Syria Crucible

The Assad regime is dying slowly. Washington should facilitate its passing.

Retroview: A Countercultural Conservative

The centenary of E.F. Schumacher, author of Small Is Beautiful.

Judging Henry Clay

Coming to terms with the historical legacy of the “Great Compromiser.”

Land of Charm and Cruelty

Cambodia’s demons thrive on the international community’s largesse.

Vacation Note: I Go to Rio

Carlos Saldanha’s animated blue macaw is Hollywood’s soft-power gift to Brazil.

Playing with Fire

Shades of gray envelop political Islam in autocratic Central Asia.

Reform School for Radicals

Deradicalization programs are justified by their indirect effects.

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