What’s the New American Idea?

July 03, 2009

The Fourth of July should be less about celebrating revolution and more about promoting change.

Obama's Lifeline to Pakistan

There are lots of reasons to worry that the president’s plan may not be able to save Pakistan from itself.

Prioritizing the Middle East

Jan. 20 cannot come soon enough with respect to the Middle East crisis. Hillary Clinton may be taking over the State Department, but new signals of respect and active engagement must come, quickly, from President Obama.

Kenya's Reality Check

Spread the wealth, or the violence will continue.

Seeing Green In Africa

Can Gates develop a new operating system for farmers?

A Culture Warrior's Impact on AIDS in Africa

Bush's Africa trip highlights the impact of U.S. foreign policy on the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Will the Carrots Run out in Russia?

What the next U.S. president will face in Russia.

Things Still Fall Apart

Novelist Chinua Achebe reflects on the state of Africa.

Myanmar: Why We Have to Talk to the Bad Guys

A new natural disaster has hit. So, why are we seeing the same old mistakes in diplomacy?

Forget the BBQs, Remember Baghdad

Why Memorial Day means so much more than a day off.