The Northern Front

If Turkey continues vacilating on support for a US war on Iraq it could endanger its close alliance to the US and overall Middle Eastern stability.
William Safire
January 16, 2003

Gates Gives $200 Million to Aid Poor Nations

Using the press generated by a gathering of elites in Davos, Bill Gates announced the launch of a new health initiative.
Lawrence K. Altman
January 27, 2003

New PA Government Creates a Real Problem for Israel

The new government compromises – refusing to recognize neighbor Israel, but pledging to respect previous Palestinian-Israeli agreements
Avi Issacharoff
February 16, 2007

Taking It to the Brink

Weak states like North Korea gain more by taking a tough stance than do powerful nations like the US
Daniel Sneider
March 1, 2007

Help Not Wanted

Rich countries compete for global influence by showering poor nations with billions in aid
Moisés Naím
February 15, 2007