In Essence

"Murder Mystery" by John Buntin, in Governing (June 2002), 1100 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Ste. 1300, Washington, D.C. 20036.

A Survey of Recent Articles

James Madison's politics may have been more consistent than many critics have suggested.

Congress's popularity seems to depend less on public involvement in the political process than on the morality of the representatives.

Surprisingly, more than half the government agencies created since 1946 have ceased to exist.

More than just an ocean separates America from its European allies.

The 1991 Persian Gulf War demonstrated that the U.S. Army is in urgent need of reform. So why hasn't it happened?

American foreign aid operates much like a business cartel--and that's not good.

Reuniting North and South Korea may not be such a good idea.

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