Elections

Political Fat Cats, Global Edition

The United States doesn't have a monopoly on money in politics.

BY JOSHUA E. KEATING | JULY/AUGUST 2012

'American Exceptionalism': A Short History

How did a phrase initially used dismissively by Joseph Stalin become shorthand for who loves America more?

BY URI FRIEDMAN | JULY/AUGUST 2012

The Five Stages of Egypt's Revolution

It matters little who wins the presidency this weekend -- a much bloodier uprising is inevitable.

BY CHARLES HOLMES | JUNE 15, 2012

Egypt's Subsidy Blues

When Egypt's next rulers finally tackle urgently needed economic reform, they should look to an unlikely model: Iran.

BY PETER PASSELL | JUNE 15, 2012

Egypt's Constitutional Chaos

The process of drafting a new constitution is a train wreck. But there’s a way to get it back on track.

BY MARA REVKIN, YUSSUF AUF | JUNE 14, 2012

12 Signs of the Europocalypse

From the Chinese buying spree to the rise of extremism, here's what to watch for as the continent teeters on the brink of disaster.

BY DOUGLAS REDIKER, DAVID GORDON | JUNE 12, 2012

Greece's MAD Strategy

When faced with the nuclear option of a Grexit, will Germany blink?

BY THOMAS WRIGHT | JUNE 11, 2012

The Revolution Will Be Minimized

The men and women who sparked the protests that toppled the Mubarak regime face a painful choice in the upcoming presidential election. But they still can make the best of a bad situation.

BY BASSEM SABRY | JUNE 11, 2012

The Cup Runneth Over

As Europe’s biggest sporting tournament kicks off in Ukraine, will political controversy and racism mar the country’s moment in the sun?

BY DAVID L. STERN | JUNE 8, 2012

Brother Number One

Should Americans be worried about the man who might be Egypt's next president: the Muslim Brotherhood's curious second choice, Mohamed Morsi?

BY SHADI HAMID | JUNE 7, 2012

How America Can Lead the Global Economy

What I learned at Bain Capital working with Mitt Romney: outsourcing is good and America's future isn't manufacturing, it's ideas. 

BY EDWARD CONARD | JUNE 7, 2012

The Enemy in Foggy Bottom?

Fine, Secretary Romney is a bad idea. But there are plenty of good reasons that presidents should cross the aisle when picking a secretary of state.

BY AARON DAVID MILLER | JUNE 6, 2012

Egypt's Revolutionary Soul-Searching

Cairo's revolutionaries take to the streets during a chaotic weekend.

JUNE 4, 2012

Once More Unto the Breach

Egypt's battered revolutionaries can't decide if they're winning -- or on the verge of a historic defeat.

BY SARAH A. TOPOL | JUNE 4, 2012

The Obama Paradox

A conversation with David Sanger, author of a new book on Obama's secret wars. 

INTERVIEW BY DAVID ROTHKOPF | JUNE 4, 2012

Betting on a Cambodian Spring

Why Cambodia’s opposition faces a steep uphill battle in its effort to oust Prime Minister Hun Sen.

BY THOMAS MANN MILLER | JUNE 1, 2012

The Dictators Are Smarter Than You Think

Don't count the tyrants out. They've still got plenty of tricks up their sleeves.

BY CHRISTIAN CARYL | MAY 30, 2012

The Curious Case of Benjamin Netanyahu

Will Israel’s prime minister turn out to be a great man, or just a great maneuverer?

BY AARON DAVID MILLER | MAY 30, 2012

Romney: Year One

What would happen if you took Mitt Romney's foreign-policy promises extremely literally?

BY DANIEL DREZNER | MAY 25, 2012

The Candidates

Exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos of the men who want to rule Egypt.

PHOTOS BY KATE BROOKS | MAY 25, 2012

Power Ballad

What happens when you mix a trashy Europop spectacle with an oil-soaked Caspian dictator?

BY HALEY SWEETLAND EDWARDS | MAY 24, 2012

Sleepless in Jerusalem

Egypt's presidential elections are keeping Israeli officials awake at night. Will their most important Arab friend soon be an enemy?

BY OREN KESSLER | MAY 24, 2012

The Cairo Consensus

Will Egyptian voters cast their ballot against the United States and Israel?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | MAY 24, 2012

Ask Me No Questions…

How come Egyptian polls are so useless?

BY ASHRAF KHALIL | MAY 23, 2012

Damned if You Do

Obama hasn't made a peep about cutting U.S. support to NATO -- though everyone agrees it's necessary to get Europeans to pay their fair share. And yet, Romney attacks him for it.

BY MICHAEL A. COHEN | MAY 23, 2012

The Good Felool

If Amr Moussa wins Egypt's presidential election, is the revolution over?

BY DAVID KENNER | MAY 22, 2012

Russia's Surprisingly Liberal New Cabinet

Vladimir Putin may have reclaimed the presidency, but his sidekick Dmitry Medvedev is winning the appointments game. Are liberal reforms finally possible?

BY ANDERS ÅSLUND | MAY 21, 2012

The Government We Deserve

Americans are sick and tired of Washington's dysfunctional politics. But it's not Congress they should be angry at -- Americans got exactly the system of government they asked for.

BY ALASDAIR ROBERTS | MAY 21, 2012

Mr. Omnishambles

Is David Cameron about to get laughed out of office?

BY ALEX MASSIE | MAY 15, 2012

Welcome to the New World Disorder

The G-8 is not about to save the world. It's time the United States started planning for the G-Zero.

BY IAN BREMMER | MAY 14, 2012