A French-born observer examines two new books on immigration and the challenges of American civic nationalism.

The dominant Protestant worldview of American society shapes U.S. foreign policy–and always has.

The Nazi jurist Carl Schmitt authored a political philosophy that retains appeal in some surprising places.

The American moment is ending as power shifts to Asia and other climes. A new global concert must be built.

No pop-culture artifact says “America” better than the pinball machine.

The United States needs to broaden the way it approaches public diplomacy. Promoting democracy around the world, improving our image among the citizens of lower-income countries, and winning the Global War on Terror require a vigorous and creative effort, and I believe that a focused plan that combines diplomacy with public health can help us […]

Alan Greenspan leaves the Federal Reserve with the status of a near deity. It is a status that is undeserved.

A respected economist and successful businessman square off over the U.S. economy

Trade liberalization has become a hard sell in Washington. Only strong presidental leadership will get U.S. policy back on track.

United States Department of the Fourth Estate Washington, D.C. 20590 ACTION MEMORANDUMDecember 6, 2005TO: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and National Security Advisor Steve HadleyFROM: Lawrence Korb and Peter OgdenSUBJECT: Winning Congressional Support for the “Global Partnership” with IndiaSince 9/11, Congress has exerted little influence on major Bush Administration foreign policy initiatives and defense spending […]