Supreme Court in a No-Win Position on Obamacare?
Seventy-five years ago, Franklin Roosevelt launched a crusade against the Supreme Court, angry that it was overturning important New Deal initiatives.
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Testimony to the Special Senate Committee on Anti-terrorism
It is an honour to be here with my colleagues to talk about a subject that I think is extraordinarily important to the security of Canada, the United States and the world.
Suicide is the Biggest Foe for US Troops
It’s not supposed to happen this way. As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan draw to a close, the stress on America’s military should be easing.
Outcomes of Medical Malpractice Litigation Against US Physicians
The risk of medical malpractice varies substantially according to physician specialty.
US Makes Asia a Priority
The Obama administration is looking east to Asia and the many dilemmas concerning our future power contest with China.
Assessing Uncertainty in Intelligence
This article addresses the challenge of managing uncertainty when producing estimative intelligence.
Race and Affirming Opportunity in the Barack Obama Era
I first discuss the Obama administration’s efforts to promote racial diversity on college campuses in the face of recent court challenges to affirmative action.
The Pentagon is Stopped From Going Green
When a bunch of Birkenstock-wearing environmentalists clamor for cleaner energy alternatives — biofuels, solar, or wind — it’s not entirely a surprise when Senate Republicans scoff in response.
Building New Agricultural Universities in Africa
There is an urgent need to create a new generation of innovation-oriented agricultural that efficiently bring together agricultural research, training, commercialization, and extension.
A Victory for Curbs on Public Worker Unions
Republican Gov. Scott Walker's convincing win Tuesday in Wisconsin was not just a victory for the governor himself, but a major triumph for conservatives in the fight to curb public employee unions.
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