Europe’s Far Right Finds A Friend In Putin
The European far right has found a friend in an unlikely place.
Decline of American Social Institutions
The unequal distribution of social capital may be more important than the unequal distribution of income.
Acquiring Crimea Vastly Increased Russia’s Potential Oil & Gas Reserves
Not surprisingly, Russia’s acquisition of Crimea comes with quite a potential bonanza in natural resources.
What, If Anything, Should The United States Do About Those Nigerian Schoolgirls?
Not every tragedy can be resolved with a military response.
Should We Destroy The Smallpox Virus, Or Save It?
The last known case of smallpox happened in 1977. Is it time to destroy the virus?
New Russian Law Requires Bloggers To Register With The Kremlin
Vladimir Putin wants to put the Internet genie back in the bottle.
Americans To Their Leaders: Stop Intervening Overseas
A new poll indicates that most Americans don’t want to see the United States intervening overseas.
Obama’s Poll Numbers Dip Again, Time For Democrats To Worry
A grim new poll for the President and his Democratic allies.
Putin Refusing To Talk To Obama About Ukraine
It appears what we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.
Almost All Of Syria’s Chemical Weapons Have Been Removed, Should Obama Get The Credit?
The removal of chemical weapons from Syria is nearly complete. Does Obama deserve credit for that?
Biden: U.S. Will Never Recognize Russian Annexation Of Crimea
Provocative words from Vice-President Biden. But, are they realistic?
When Did Posters From A Defeated Murderous Dictatorship Become Pop Art?
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney’s choices in home decor raise an interesting question.
NATO Plans New Deployments In Response To Russia
NATO seems intent on sending a signal to Vladmir Putin that there are limits to his patience.
Edward Snowden Leaks Earn Pulitzer Prize For Washington Post, Guardian
Thanks to Edward Snowden, the Washington Post and the Guardian are Pulitzer Prize winners.
NATO Commander Warns Alliance May Send Troops To Eastern Europe
NATO may be preparing to send Russia a message.
Bill Clinton Has A Different Take On Edward Snowden Than Barack Obama
Bill Clinton seems far more understanding of Edward Snowden than the current President
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The We’re All Bozos On This Bus Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Where Is Transnistria?
The future may hold a lot of vehement arguing over insignificant bits of territory.
American Skepticism About Interventionism Is A Return To Historical Norms
Americans are skeptical about getting involved in the Ukraine crisis. This isn’t a surprise.
No, Ukraine Should Not Have Been Allowed To Keep Its Nuclear Weapons
Getting nuclear weapons out of Ukraine in 1994 was a good idea, not a mistake.
