Why Republicans Should Confirm Hagel
Republican Senators would be wise to confirm — or at the very least, avoid filibustering — Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary.
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Strength in Suffering: Lessons Learned from Mossadegh to Mursi
What can we learn about Egypt today by examining Iran in the 1950s?
Social Security: Now What?
Talks of austerity and budget-slashing may be in vogue, but don’t expect Social Security to take any hits any time soon.
Fin-Hagel-ing A Confirmation
Chuck Hagel was once a leading voice in the Republican Party. He’s now on the receiving end of his former colleagues’ full firepower.
Hillary: the Woman, the Legend, the Meme
An examination of the former Secretary of State’s surging popularity.
Is Al-Shabaab Deciding Somalia’s Future?
A militant group sees its power and influence grow in Somalia.
Borderless War: What to Do Next in Mali
French forces have retaken most of Mali in an ongoing struggle with terrorists. But what’s next?