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Pipeline Problems
Russian Gas and the Case for Sanctions

Today, Washington has two tools for easing Europe’s vulnerability to Russian energy influence: the threat of sanctions on the Kremlin’s pipeline project, and exports of American liquefied natural gas to Europe.

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Soft Despotism
The Bulverizing of the American Mind

A new book by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff gives good advice but undermines its entire project in the process.

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Oslo at 25: Looking Ahead
The Myth of “Failed” Peace

The much-maligned Middle East peace process has been a great success from the U.S. perspective. If we hold fast to its founding principles, its best days are yet to come.

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The Feeble Center
Radical Politics, Old Ideas

If history teaches us anything, it is that resurgent political radicalism is hardly a reason for intellectual excitement about big and bold ideas. Rather, it is a reliable sign of serious trouble ahead.

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Corn Laws And Commies
The New Landowners

Today’s debates about political economy are not unprecedented; in fact, they bear a striking resemblance to the controversies of 19th-century Britain.

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Keeping Faith
What Must Catholic Laypeople Do? “Run Toward Holiness”

For many Catholics, there’s a temptation to to say, “You call this salvation? I’m out of here.” But abandoning the Church is not truly an option if we believe Christ’s words.

The Clash at 25
Clash of Civilizations—or Clash Within Civilizations?

As parlous as the clash of civilizations might be, the implosion of our own is much more to be feared.

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Collective Security?
The China Challenge

There is a growing consensus among Western governments about the risks posed by China’s security, industrial, and commercial policies.

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Identity Complex
Naipaul’s India

Nobel laureate Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul’s relationship to India was as complicated as the man himself. If Naipaul’s books caused a stir, some of his statements after winning the Nobel caused an uproar.

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The Neverending Debate
Circling the Death Penalty

A recent uptick in support for the death penalty is not cause for alarm. But it is cause for concern.

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