Why Barack Obama hasn’t heard the end of Cuba—and why he should.

In Europe, Barack Obama was the one asking for help. At this weekend’s Summit of the Americans, the president will be the one asked to deliver.

The new book Dead Aid takes dead aim on Western aid to Africa and argues—convincingly—that white benevolence has done more harm than good to Africa’s struggling economies.

We can pretty much guess what will happen in South Africa's election. What we don’t know is how this young democracy will handle its growing pains.

One hundred years ago today, a black man was the first to reach the North Pole, but it took a while for Matthew Henson to get the credit for that feat.

If President Obama is serious about advancing a positive vision of our nation as a partner in the world, he must go to the World Conference Against Racism.

Some of the world’s most powerful leaders will be forced to put their differences aside and work together to solve this global economic crisis.

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This week’s G-20 summit will test the continent’s love fest with Barack Obama. Note to Prez: Along with stimulus plans, take flowers and candy.

After Leno, 60 Minutes and ESPN, the president big-footed sitcoms and reality shows for a money shot on his budget.

Underserved students need more than just standardized tests. They need to be studying languages like Chinese and interacting with students in Latin America and Europe. To overhaul No Child Left Behind, President Obama should look to Chicago's success with globally focused schools.