Time For a Saudi "New Deal"

The kingdom is the global center of both oil production and the Islamic faith; its politics could endanger worldwide stability
Fahad Nazer
September 27, 2005

Democracy in Burma: Does Anybody Really Care?

ASEAN wants to push the issue under the carpet, while the West is content with grandstanding
Amitav Acharya
September 1, 2005

Don't Let the Rose Revolution Wilt

European Union must open its door to protect fledgling democracies in the Caucusus
Philip H. Gordon
August 18, 2005

Rolling Shocks Explain Why the World Is So Depressed

Big democracies flounder in tackling global crisis
David Ignatius
August 12, 2011

The Fall of the House of Murdoch

Governments may put the brakes on media consolidation
Jonathan Schell
July 11, 2011

Thailand's Election: A Precious Chance

Reconciliation will steady Thailand
July 7, 2011

African Jitters Over Blogs and Social Media

Viruses and spyware target critics
Karen Allen
June 17, 2011

A European Generation Takes to the Streets

Arab protests inspire young Europeans anxious about jobs and future prospects
Mathieu von Rohr, Helene Zuber
June 13, 2011