April 04-08
Up one levelHow Sarko Can Rebound
Though his party fared poorly in recent elections, Nicolas Sarkozy’s reform agenda is still relatively popular.
The Road to a Bank Bailout
In order to protect U.S. taxpayers, the Federal Reserve should address financial problems transparently.
How to Strengthen Latin America
The United States should embrace a multi-pronged strategy aimed at improving educational opportunities.
Chasing the American Dream with $25
A fascinating new memoir challenges the notion that only dramatic government intervention can rescue the working poor.
Turning Around America’s Worst Schools
Perhaps the most hopeful strategy lies outside the traditional public education system.
Thailand’s Creaking Health System
The government’s lack of spending on healthcare is a scandal—but abusing intellectual property rights won’t help.
You Better Shop Around
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has a simple reform plan that would improve insurance options for all Americans.
Still Healthy After All These Years
Is American society prepared for the consequences of increased life expectancy? Robert Butler wants to know.
Peter Pan Goes to Wall Street
Participants in the subprime mortgage market had a ‘Never-Never Land’ attitude. Now we must clean up the mess.
Patently Obvious
Establishing a new global bureaucracy to regulate drug research and development would be highly counterproductive.
The New Dissidents
Lawrence Solomon’s book profiles nearly three dozen top scientists who have resisted the pull of climate alarmism.
Il Cavaliere Rides Again
Silvio Berlusconi has won a third term as Italy’s prime minister. His victory may have important consequences.
The Case for Ending Ethanol Subsidies
At a time of soaring food prices and concern over carbon emissions, George Bush needs to rethink his biofuel policy.
Moving Backward in East Asia
Some of America’s most important bilateral alliances are at risk of coming unmoored. It’s time to change course.
A ‘Malaria Day’ Resolution
Rolling back the insect-borne disease will require better coordination between aid agencies and private companies.
Back to School
School turnaround projects are enormously difficult propositions. They must be guided by four basic realities.
Does She Have a Chance?
Hillary Clinton’s only hope is for a major Obama collapse. But her win in Pennsylvania highlights his big weakness.
Understanding American Exceptionalism
An ambitious new book explains how and why the U.S. is so different from other countries around the world.
Delta Force
The largest airline merger in history is likely to get bogged down in operational and personnel challenges.
A Closer Look at Stadium Subsidies
Despite what many people believe, professional sports venues typically do not spur large-scale economic activity.
Turkey’s Uncertain Future: A Symposium
Is the ruling party of Prime Minister Erdoğan a threat to Turkish democracy? Five experts share their thoughts.