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Dark Days in Mideast Test US Policy

One year after the Arab revolutions began with so much promise, the trends have turned darkly ominous in the two key countries at the heart of the Middle East — Egypt and Syria.

Off the Beaten Path

Looking for novel solutions to public policy problems? You could check the high-end think tanks in the U.S.

A Personal Journey to the Heart of Greece’s Darkness

Occupy Wall Street Protestors Have a Point

It's been easy to dismiss the Occupy Wall Street-and-beyond protesters. To many, they seem disorganized, lack a clear agenda, and advance simple solutions to complex problems.

Spending Won’t Fix What Ails U.S. Infrastructure

President Barack Obama’s announcement yesterday of a six-year, $476 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill, as part of his 2013 budget, is the latest demonstration of a longstanding presi

The Strange Career of Voter Suppression

The 2012 general election campaign is likely to be a fight for every last vote, which means that it will also be a fight over who gets to cast one. Partisan skirmishing over election procedures has b

Gaffe Gives Romney Chance to Redesign Safety Net

Last week, as he attempted to emphasize his focus on middle-class America, Mitt Romney uttered these unfortunate words: “I’m not concerned about the very poor." That statement may have nicked Romney’s

Tweeting with a Pile of Saudi Money

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Alsaud was in town yesterday, hosting a gala event with former President Jimmy Carter on intercultural dialogue and understanding.

Why Contests Are A Smart Procurement Tool

Compared to many of my colleagues, I am more inclined to read academic journals from cover to cover rather than just the one or two papers that are directly related to my areas of research.

Ireland Can Show Greece a Way out of the Crisis

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