"Western civilization" has lost its cachet, leaving Americans and Europeans both groping for an identity.
Professionally run advocacy groups have largely taken the place of federations, unions, and farm groups. The result: some peoples' voices are not being heard.
One critic believes the key to civic involvement is to return to teaching civics in America's schools.
Too many states have tied taxes to boom-and-bust business cycles, instead of saving responsibly.
Anti-Americanism is much in vogue around the world, but no one seems to agree on why they hate the United States.
International tribunals, reconciliation commissions, truth commissions--all aim at coming to terms with genocide and human rights abuses. But do they prevent future abuses?
Many blame neoconservatives for the decision to launch the war in Iraq. Now that criticism comes from one of their own.
Karl von Clausewitz may be the most quoted military strategist ever. Perhaps that's because his contradictory writings can be used to justify almost any position.
The World Trade Organization was supposed to clear up the muddled mess of tariffs. It hasn't happened yet.