Jerusalem Watch: Syria Seeks Missiles From Russia
Plus, if Israel liberates terrorists, why shouldn’t Jordan?
Iran’s Other Weapon
Tehran’s nuclear project makes headlines, but Iran has another deadly weapon ready to go right now.
This Week in Jerusalem
Another bulldozer attack and a whirlwind visit by Barack Obama; plus, the Knesset considers lifting constraints on Sabbath-keeping.
The Fall of the Fed
The U.S. economy is transforming from a world power to world pariah. Who will take its place as the global economic leader?
American Manufacturing Is Dying and Few Seem to Care
There’s a common perception in the U.S. that manufacturing isn’t all that important. It’s wrong.
From Burning Books to Burning People
Egypt’s culture minister wants to burn Jewish books.
The Kingbreaker
The Roman Catholic Church shows just how much power it really has.
Let Them Eat Cake
Famine and revolution go hand in hand.
Democracy Won’t Fix Africa
Recent elections in two African countries reveal a lot about man’s systems of government.
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Out of Power—For Now
Despite its sitting out the latest elections, the Muslim Brotherhood is still the rising power in Egypt.
Russia’s Balkans
What is at stake at the coming NATO summit? Why is it “an issue of survival” for Moscow? Why does Russia want to keep Ukraine and Georgia out of the alliance?
China, Tibet and the Asian Balance of Power
The international reaction to China’s actions in Tibet demonstrates its “soft power.”
Winds of Change
As Zimbabwe takes another step toward oblivion, here’s a look at how a once-proud nation fell so far.
Russia, Algeria, Talk of a Gas Cartel
Russia works to keep its energy weapon effective.
Vatican Assaults Prodi, Again
The Roman Catholic Church shows just how much power it really has.
Retail Sales Slump Triggers Alarm
Concerns over falling sales highlight a fundamental weakness in the economy.
The Great Caspian Chess Match
Two future superpowers battle over who will control one of the world’s most strategically important territories.
United Kingdom Faces Divided Future
The UK’s days are numbered; only a minority of Britons think it will survive more than 25 years.
France to the U.S.: “Trust Europe”
Laced with flattery and lavish praise, the French premier’s speech received a standing ovation from Congress. But there was far more to his speech than pious platitudes.
Is Another Dot-Com Bust Imminent?
With the U.S. real-estate and financial markets in turmoil, stock market optimism seems to be hitting new highs. Dot-coms are again leading the way up, but should investors be plowing money into stocks when the economy seems to be slowing?
Spooked Brits Rush to Withdraw Savings
One of Britain’s big banks wobbles at the brink of insolvency. Incompetence? Fraud? Greed? Maybe not at Northern Rock, but definitely in America where the current credit crisis originated.
