One Term for Posterity: George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush was easily a better leader in one term than most presidents turn out to be in two.
Obituary
Ruud Lubbers Played Small Role in East-West Nuclear Diplomacy
The former Dutch prime minister told me how a meeting with Rajiv Gandhi led to a reassurance from Mikhail Gorbachev.
The Rational Person’s Guide to Fidel Castro
The Cuban leader’s main geopolitical accomplishment was keeping the island free from American domination.
The Death of a King
Following the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej, there will be even fewer monarchs with political power.
Ariel Sharon, Israel’s “Bulldozer” Premier, Dies
Whatever Ariel Sharon set out to obtain, he couldn’t be stopped once he was after it.
Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s “Iron Lady”, Dies
The former prime minister’s legacy still divides Britons.
