Evidence of ongoing destruction of Iraq's most celebrated archaeological sites is as illusory as WMDs.
Who gets what share of the mineral riches at the bottom of the Caspian depend on whether it's a sea or a lake.
Banning part-time child labor in countries such as the Philippines may have a perverse and unforeseen effect—forcing parents to pull the children out of schools.
India's parliamentary system is in a shambles, and may only get fixed when the country's small parties put enough pressure on the two dominant one.
The quality of mercy may not be strained, as Portia said in Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, but its quantity certainly is—at least if you’re an accused or convicted lawbreaker.
Meet the donor class, a small group of wealthy, highly educated urban and suburban residents with the means and inclination to influence the outcomes of congressional races far afield.
Some little-known tips for reaping Federal pork dollars. Hint: Vote against the president.
Lobbyists take note: Having a female child significantly increases the likelihood that a legislator will cast a liberal vote, particularly on reproductive rights issues.
A foreign policy expert warns that the troop surge in Iraq, while yielding short-term gains, may endanger Iraqis later on.
Four Middle East dictators, backed by the U.S. for the stability they bring, are getting old, and none have a successor with clear popular support.