Outside the Beltway

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti admits that the fight over the eurozone crisis is opening some old wounds.

Yes, the US Constitution has been the most successful such document in human history. That does not mean it is a good template for other countries.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg had some advice on Constitution drafting for Egyptians

Andrew Exum notes that most analysts who call for military intervention fail to specify the particulars.

We need to have opinions on a subject as serious as war with Iran.

Everything the critics say about the decision is right–and so is the decision.

Mitt Romney’s view of the ideal relationship between the United States and Israel is, at the very least. quite odd, and, potentially, dangerous.

Censorship or sound business practice?

My latest for The Atlantic explains, “Why We Should Be Glad the Haditha Massacre Marine Got No Jail Time.”

One year later, Egypt’s revolution remains unfinished.

The truth about a Second Obama Term is that it likely wouldn’t be all that remarkable.

We, as a country, need to remember that do not hold levers that allow us to move events this way or that

The combined value of Apple’s stock is more than the GDP of some countries.

Huntsman’s tactics reinforced his fellow Republicans’ natural skepticism of his candidacy.

Michael Hastings has yet another credulous story attempting to smear the United States military.

The problem with Europe may not be the Euro, but the fact that there really aren’t any Europeans.

Philip Hammond addressed the Atlantic Council this morning in advance of a meeting with Leon Panetta.

Rick Santorum has some bizarre views when it comes to the dispute between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

Bernard Finel argues that those of us arguing against war in Iran are doing it wrong. He’s right.

Mitt Romney said the other day that the 2012 Election is about “the soul of the country.” This is most assuredly not true.

Vehement disagreement with the policy views of a country and prejudice based on immutable traits are not the same.

If there’s anyone out there, why haven’t we heard from them yet?

Not surprisingly, the last man to lead the Soviet Union believes we’d be better off if it still existed.

The United States tops the world in giving money, volunteering time, and helping strangers.