Middle East
Teaching People Power
Gene Sharp talks about nonviolent conflict, the Middle East, and why we need to rethink politics
The End of a Libyan Crime Family
They might hold out temporarily, but it's over for the Qaddafi clan.
Bollywood vs. Bin Laden
The soft power of Indian films takes a hard line against extremism.
Go Down, Pharaoh
Egypt's president may be on his way out—but will this be a full-fledged revolution or a palace coup?
Islam and the Intolerance Problem
Comparing the attack on Gabrielle Giffords with the murder of a Pakistani politician
Laying Cable with Barry and Dub
If WikiLeaks bores anybody to death, will Julian Assange be guilty of murder?
We Don't Do Backlashes
Violent religious extremists are a tiny minority, but so are violent racists
They Like Us. They Sort of Like Us
With Obama in the White House, America is better liked around the world. So what?
Their Audacity to Hope
Brave Individuals who challenge the status quo in authoritarian societies-and expect our support