In the past, the disproportionate impact of capital punishment against blacks reflected racism all across the country. But times have changed.

Increasing numbers of ordinary Americans believe the U.S. political system is “fixed” against them. They’re not wrong.

Arizona’s controversial immigration law is only the latest symptom of a failure to achieve comprehensive reform. So what would reform look like?

Partisan divisions in the absence of supermajorities don’t cause gridlock. Electoral volatility does.

Relations with Ukraine need not involve a zero-sum game between the United States and Russia.

Ukraine’s new President Viktor Yanukovych is no threat to democracy.

The International Committee of the Red Cross and its American counterpart face a changing international landscape.

Sanctions can work, but only in a specific set of circumstances. Case in point: Belarus.

Paul A. Rahe brings Montesquieu back to life.

Young Westerners out to help others abroad need some help of their own.