Can America Regain Its Soft Power After Abu Ghraib?

With the openness of its democratic processes, America will prevail
Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
July 29, 2004

UN Efforts in Iraq No Walk in the Park

Unlike the UN's experience in Cambodia, continuing violence and a weak government pose huge challenges to election preparations in Iraq
Benny Widyono
August 5, 2004

Wise Trade Policy Can Address the Roots of Terrorism

The West needs to open the trade door to the Muslim world
Edward Gresser
July 8, 2004

Gulf Security in a Globalizing World: Going beyond US Hegemony

To avoid repeating history, the US should adopt a multilateral approach and address the domestic issues at the heart of the region’s instability
Michael Kraig
June 29, 2004

Power of Information Technology Awaits Unleashing

Developing countries should focus more on practical issues than on winning hollow political victory
William Mougayar
July 1, 2004

US Nation-Building Abroad – Part II

Iraqi abuse revelations deepen distrust of US
Fawaz A. Gerges
May 28, 2004
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US Wary of What's Next for Egypt

Powerful allies – the US and Israel – watch helplessly as Egyptians press for new governance
Ben Smith, Laura Rozen
January 31, 2011

After Disputed Ivory Coast Election, Africa Tries to Break a Bloody Cycle

Too often, African leaders like Gbagbo stay beyond their welcome
Vivienne Walt
December 27, 2010

WikiLeaks Poses Legal Challenges for US Prosecutors

US analysts restricted from reading classified cables easily viewed by foreign counterparts
Kate Woodsome
December 27, 2010

Long Live the Web: A Call for Continued Open Standards and Neutrality

The Web is critical to the digital revolution, our continued prosperity – and even our liberty
Tim Berners-Lee
November 26, 2010

Thailand's Disheartening Aftermath

Without reconciliation, long-term investors could hunt for more peaceful locales
Pavin Chachavalpongpun
August 18, 2010
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