Egypt’s Interim Government Rushes Reform
Egyptians head to the polls this weekend to vote on a number of constitutional amendments but opposition members are skeptical.
Four Conditions for a Libyan Intervention
What would it take for Western powers to intervene in Libya’s civil war?
The Gospel of Protecting the Environment
Global warming has given the antagonists of capitalism a new reason to preach a return to primitivism.
Murder in the West Bank
A horrific crime in the West Bank rehashes old wounds between the Israeli and Palestinian communities.
Let’s Not Lose Faith in Nuclear Energy
The nuclear catastrophe in Japan is no reason to abandon nuclear power.
Saudi Troops Enter Bahrain as Protests Escalate
Bahrain’s neighboring Gulf states send troops to protect energy facilities and infrastructure from anti-government protesters.
Clegg Vows to Protect NHS from Privatization
Britain’s deputy prime minister promised not to let the profit motive undermine his country’s public health care system.
White House Takes Credit for Record Oil Production
President Obama said that oil production had risen to a decade high. Except he had nothing to do with that.
Economic Implications of Japan’s Earthquake
Japan copes with the aftermath of its biggest earthquake on record. What effect will the disaster have on its economy?
Eurozone Leaders Enact New Financial Pact
The leaders of Europe’s single currency bloc agreed on a program of long term economic overhauls this weekend.
Did Global Warming Cause Japan’s Quake?
Environmentalists rush to blame Japan’s devastating earthquake on climate change, revealing plainly their anti-capitalist agenda.
Tsunami Strikes Japan at Time of Recession
A devastating tsunami swept across Japan’s northeastern coast at a time of significant economic hardship for the East Asian country. (Updated)
New UN Report Shows Shift in US Strategy
Should the United States abandon or adapt their counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan?
Spanish Debt Rating Downgraded
Confidence in the government’s ability to improve its finances is deteriorating.
Libya Releases Captured Dutch Navy Crew
Colonel Gaddafi’s son announced that the three Dutch aviators captured during a rescue operation would be released from Libya.