Afghanistan: This War Won’t Work
The reasons for ending the war are growing, and justifications are few.
Massachusetts: The Democrats Blew It
The only sound worse than a Democrat whining about a loss is a Republican crowing about victory.
Change Can Be Tougher Than Hope
The Obama administration can learn from its first year’s setbacks to guide the country in the right direction in 2010.
Race and the Rapture
There are three subjects we can’t discuss rationally: Israel, Cuba, and race.
A Lesson on Nonviolence for the President
Contrary to what the president believes, violence is not the answer.
Obama’s Surge and Pakistan
U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan is built on two coups, one in Kabul and the other in Islamabad.
The AfPak Train Wreck
The president’s goals in escalating the war in Afghanistan are deeply flawed. Just ask the Russians.
Failed Wars
Step one: Withdraw right foot from failed war No. 1. Step two: Transfer foot into failed war No. 2. Step three: Jump with both feet into Pakistan.
President Obama’s Afghanistan Escalation Speech
An assessment of what Obama said — and what he didn’t say.
Challenges to Native American Advancement: The Recession and Native America
Despite some growth, many disparities remain among indigenous Americans.
Obama Must Pick Gurneys Over Guns
Two expensive problems. Lots of debt. Will the administration make the right choice when it comes to health care or war?
Toward an Abrahamic Peace
A grand alliance of religious groups and secular progressives can help realize the vision of Obama’s Cairo speech.
Let’s Get America’s Health Out of the ER
As a nation, we’re in the emergency room in desperate need for someone to stop the bleeding.
Pushing South Asia Toward the Brink
The United States is arming both India and Pakistan, encouraging India’s nuclear program, and destabilizing the region through its military efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, argues Zia Mian.
Obama to Africa: Tough Love or Tough Luck?
It is time for Africans to practice some tough love on Barack Obama.