Archive for the 'History' Category

Luck and American History

Mark McNeilly looks at the intricacies of luck in history.

Beyond Citizenship

How has globalization changed the way we look at our nationality?

On The Daily Show

David Perlmutter reflects on The Daily Show.

Fixing Failed States

Ashraf Ghani has taught at Johns Hopkins, Berkeley, and Kabul University, worked at the World Bank, served as Finance Minister of Afghanistan, and been credited with a range of successful reforms in Afghanistan in the years following 9/11. He is currently the Chairman of the Institute for State Effectiveness. Clare Lockhart is Director […]

A Very Short Introduction to Modern China

Rana Mitter talks about his Very Short Introduction to Modern China

Did Jimmy Carter Violate the Logan Act?

Zelinsky suggests that former President Carter may have violated the federal Logan Act by meeting with officials of Hamas.

Bloggers Challenge the Rules of the Game

Donald Ritchie looks at political resistance to changes in the press.

A Pulitzer Winner Reflects

Daniel Walker Howe reflects on winning The Pulitzer Prize.

Rising Food Prices: What Should be Done?

Pamela Ronald responds to an editorial by Paul Krugman.

History is a Gift: The Colfax Massacre

LeAnna Keith reflects on the anniversary of the Colfax Massacre.

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