A Commentary on Anti-Semitism in Belarus

Adam Goodman, living in Pinsk, Belarus, relays his thoughts on the president's anti-semitic comments...

When "People Power" Fails

The failed uprising in Burma shows the extent to which people power is only so good against a rock solid regime

Reality Check

Those who hoped that once Hamas will lead the government it would be a new period of tahydya (calm) and prosperity for the Palestinians have now the proof that they were deadly wrong. Hamas slogans were powerful and correct to...

The Catholic Church Can Save Zimbabwe

The Catholic Church is perfectly placed to aid and support the people of Zimbabwe against Mugabe's tyranny.

A Gentler, Softer Iran

Iran is engaging in an intel and media war on European public opinion. If the EU back out of sanctions against the Islamic regime, you'll know it has won.

U.S.-Brazil Summit: More Alliance Than Ethanol

This weekend, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will camp out with George Bush near Washington, at Camp David. It's the first time ever that a Brazilian leader has been accorded such important relations with the U.S., or merited...

When you hire a Truthteller...

...You shouldn't be surprised if he tells the truth. Over in Colombia, that doesn't seem to be entirely clear to President Alvaro Uribe. Now, as you know, I'm his biggest fan. But he did something today that struck me as...

The Middle East's new democratic model

Mauritania's military coup yielded condemnation. But next week's presidential election has profound implications for the region