For the enormous crowds who gathered in Tahrir Square over the past few days, the military’s announcement abrogating the new constitution…
Professor Burns reflects on recent Supreme Court decisions dealing with voting rights and same-sex marriage.
Following last week's Iranian presidential election, Professor Burns discusses what Hassan Rowhani's surprise victory means for the future…
Given the recent surge of assistance being given to the Assad regime by Hezbollah, Iran, and Russia, Professor Burns sees this as a call to…
Around the world the idea of “austerity” is fiercely debated. The various strengths and weaknesses of the global economy make opportune a…
When the stakes are high, it is no surprise that battling political opponents use whatever support they can garner from economists and…
Professor Burns looks at the rise of far-right political movements gaining momentum in some European politics. He warns it would be a…
Many a modern president has lost momentum and suffered what are termed "scandals" in his second term. President Barack Obama's current…
The Benghazi controversy’s return to Washington’s raging partisan wars continues to portray our political culture at its worst.
So many…
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad must be pleased at how, within a week, the conversation has shifted from his regime’s alleged use of…