Saudi Surprise

Why are the Saudis coming to the rescue of Bush, who so completely allied his administration with Sharon?
Mohamed El-Sayed Said
August 6, 2004

Chávez's 'Monitors' Are Really Electoral Tourists

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez places stringent restrictions on legitimate election monitors
Andres Oppenheimer
August 8, 2004

Myanmar: Sanctions Won't Work

To bring about political change, Burma needs economic aid, not economic sanctions
Jeffrey Sachs
July 27, 2004

Bitterness Felt as Chávez Recall Fails

South Florida Venezuelans said a big ''No'' to President Hugo Chávez, but he easily defeated a recall referendum with robust support at home
Gail Epstein Nieves
August 17, 2004

Breaking for the Border

Iraq asks its neighbors to clamp down on cross-border flows of foreign fighters and aid if they wish for Iraqi and regional stability
Salah Hemeid
July 16, 2004