The American Middle Class, Income Inequality, And the Strength of Our Economy
Heather Boushey and Adam S. Hersh discuss ways that the strength of the middle class and the level of societal inequality both affect economic growth and stability.
Getting Back to a Functional Relationship with Pakistan
The NATO conference next week will focus on the ongoing transition in Afghanistan, but dealing with Pakistan needs to remain a high policy priority for the United States, says Brian
Afghanistan’s Political Future
Colin Cookman explains why the United States must focus on Afghanistan's political transition.
Afghanistan Transition
The United States must strike the right balance between providing enduring support and continuing the ongoing transition to Afghan responsibility, write Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, and Brian Katulis.
Idea of the Day: NATO Faces Immediate And Long-Term Challenges
While the immediate problems will no doubt garner the most attention in the upcoming Chicago summit, the long-term challenges are far more important for the United States and its European
Chávez’s Economics Lesson for Europe – Economy
Editor's Note: Last night I received a phone text mail message from a friend citing news that Bank of America Merrill Lynch recognized in an investment report that President Chavez will
Unrest Is Growing in the Run-Up to Egypt’s Presidential Election
Egypt’s ever-turbulent political transition has been particularly volatile in the past few weeks, as the country approaches a highly anticipated presidential election scheduled to begin later this month. A series
Austerity Arrives in Califoria: ‘You Name It, We’ve Got To Cut It,’ Says Governor
Democractic Governor Jerry Brown has proposed $8.3 billion in cuts to the California budget across education, health care and welfare programs in a plan he says could help close the
Decision 2012 – Romney Defends Bain Record in New Ad, But Will It Be Effective?
Top Talkers: The Romney campaign has released a new ad defending his record at Bain Capital. Will positive stories about his business
Decision 2012 – Romney Defends Bain Record in New Ad, But Will It Be Effective?
Top Talkers: The Romney campaign has released a new ad defending his record at Bain Capital. Will positive stories about his business
