Afghanistan, 2050

Obama’s Shadow War on Terror

Barack Obama has significantly widened his predecessor’s global war on terrorism, even if he’s no longer calling it that.

Maureen Dowd: There Aren’t Enough Blacks In The Obama Administration

According to Maureen Dowd, Barack Obama’s biggest problem is that there are too many white people in this picture.

Is White Privilege A Myth?

Jim Webb argues that we should stop measuring diversity by race alone.

Human Rights and Cultural Relativism

Some principles transcend political borders.

Group Linked To al Qaeda Claims Responsibility For Uganda Bombing

There is an al Qaeda link to yesterday’s terrorist attack in Uganda.

The War Against Air Conditioning

What exactly is it about air conditioning that has some people so upset ?

African Solidarity in the World Cup

Africans are rallying around the Ghanaian World Cup team, putting aside stark differences. Should we be surprised?

General McChrystal Crosses The Line

General Stanley McChrystal is opening his mouth again and, this time, it could cost him his job.

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Europe’s Fringe

Let France Do It