Archive
March 7, 2012
Why do we Forget so Easily?
The Commonwealth Games were an international embarrassment for India. The public seems to have forgotten.
Afghan War Lessons
Even as the U.S. looks to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, it’s still worth asking what could be done better.
Football Drops Headscarf Ban
Football’s governing body had argued that wearing the hijab was a safety problem. It’s had a change of heart.
The Curse of China’s Identity Fixation
As China’s leadership prepares for its transition to the fifth generation, a fixation on identity and core interests is a troubling sign for U.S. ties.
Romney Edges Ohio
Mitt Romney wins a key victory in Ohio, but loses out in Tennessee despite heavily outspending Santorum.
The Meaning of the Congress Thrashing
India’s ruling Congress party has suffered a major setback in key assembly elections. Does the rise of regional powers spell the end of a Congress-led government?
What India's Election Meant
The national parties of the Congress and BJP struggled against regional rivals in key assembly elections.
Santorum Gets a Lift
Rick Santorum looks to be having a better night than Mitt Romney, taking Tennessee and staying ahead in Ohio.
A Hunger for Heroes
The success of Jeremy Lin, and the 50th anniversary of the death of Lei Feng, revive a debate about heroes.