Africa
From Poverty to Prosperity?
The Millennium Village Project aims to "end extreme poverty" in Africa. But it's more likely to repeat past foreign aid mistakes.
Goodnight Irene (and Other Natural Disasters)
Deaths due to extreme weather are way, way down.
Teaching People Power
Gene Sharp talks about nonviolent conflict, the Middle East, and why we need to rethink politics
Go Down, Pharaoh
Egypt's president may be on his way out—but will this be a full-fledged revolution or a palace coup?
Let Your People Go
Egypt's still screwed up. Should the United States take an interest in the outcome?
