Shrugging at Evil

Iran freely declares its evil and violent intentions. The West responds with an incentives package. What will it take for America and other Western nations to take Tehran seriously?

The Dawning of a New Germany

With the World Cup in progress, Germany has captured the world’s attention. The tournament will end, but here is why you should keep your eyes glued to this nation.

Wanted: Savior for Europe

Together, the growing presence of Islam and a pervasive spirit of secularism threaten Europe’s cultural, political and religious landscape. Facing these two crises, Europe will once again look to the Vatican for solutions.

A Clash of Civilizations Is Imminent

Laying Groundwork for Navy

Bavarian Premier Calls for Anti–Blasphemy Laws

Key Business to Be Germany’s?

Will Putin Seek a Third Term?

U.S., China Race for Mideast Oil

Iran Seeks Global Anti-U.S. Axis

Getting Fed Up

Jerusalem Day Loses Relevance

U.S. Beaten in Brain Game

Top Cardinal Slams Muslims

Care Package From Rome

Europhiles expect the election of Romano Prodi as Italy’s new prime minister to help energize the EU.

UK Kids Hooked on Heroin

Horror Movies More Sadistic

Latin America Swings Left

The United States’ southern neighbors are installing unfriendly leftist governments. Should Washington even give it a second thought?

Nation: A Place With Borders

The debate over illegal immigration shows a fundamental misunderstanding of what’s at stake: the nation itself.

Don’t Know Much About Samurai

Esteeming ourselves more highly than we ought—and a lesson learned.

The Religion Factor

Record Sales of Sleeping Pills

Benefits of Illegal Immigration

Where Terrorists and Deportees Walk Free?

Pressures Drive Dollar Down

Personal Savings Rates Plummets

ARMS Set to Create Trouble

Will the U.S. Lose the NYSE?