The Return of Realpolitik

Wall Street Journal columnist Fouad Ajami calls Barack Obama's intended Middle East policy a "return to realpolitik." Bismarck would be proud.

Why War Keeps Happening, Despite Economic Interdependence

Over the years, many economists have espoused the idea that modern global economic interdependence will prevent wars. New York Times columnist Paul Krugman says that the conflict between Russia and Georgia is further proof that that optimism is unfounded.

Again, Anti-Semitism divides France

Those of you who are fascinated by the Dreyfus Affair might see an interesting parallel here. It seems that an overtly anti-Jewish political column is causing quite a stir in France.