American Diplomacy and the Rule of Law

A call to freedom’s real arms.

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Walmart: Benevolent Dictator of America

After the D.C. mayor’s veto: What’s Walmart’s real game plan — aside from refusing to pay a living wage?

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The Sikorski Plan

How the Polish Foreign Minister shaped a (possible) solution for Syria.

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Why Americans Love Bombardment

Has justice through retribution become the new American virtue?

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Russia and Egypt: Stunning Parallels

A key comparison on the global relevance of the slow-motion Arab Spring.

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Olympic Dreams, Tokyo Style

An inward-looking culture must embrace the Olympic spirit of performance and openness to reinvent itself.

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Mexico & Brazil: Why U.S. Spying Stings So Much

After the NSA snooping, why are politicians and citizens all across Latin America so dismayed?

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Averting Another U.S. Foreign Policy Disaster

Is there a way out of the box President Obama has built for himself, while strengthening the fight against international despots?

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U.S. Into Syria: Six Key Mysteries

What happens when a bunch of former senators run U.S. foreign policy?

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Italian Nights: Europe’s New Trench Warfare

A not-so-imaginary chat between German and Italian economists reveals differing national views on the euro and economic cultures.

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