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

Predictions of America’s inevitable decline are like repertory theater, put on stage once every decade since the 1950s. For all his arrogance and nastiness, Donald Trump may flummox the doomsayers again.

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.

Reforming Medicaid’s out-of-control budget growth may require dividing the program according to its three separate functions.

John McCain was a tireless champion for American interests and human rights, as well as an implacable foe of autocrats, dictators, and demagogues.

The security ramifications of a permanent break between the United States and Turkey would be far greater than commonly realized.

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

William Wellman’s Western is unlike any other.

The Senator’s parting words bring to mind famous farewells, invoking values we all should live by.

The Clash paradigm was obsolete before the book was published, but the insights into politics that gave rise to it remain as relevant as ever.