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Commenting on media coverage of the U.S. presidential election campaign last May, the Columbia Journalism Review asked an important question: "Do you let a candidate's remarks stand unchallenged even if they are wrong or misleading?" The CJR, a bimonthly magazine published by the prestigious Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, scolded the Rocky Mountain News […]

For the moment (and not to speak for Dan), I don't have any more analysis on the Gaza incursion – my take on the purely legal aspects of the issue is here. However, for those interested in the questions about the law of armed conflict posed by the incursion, Opinio Jurislinks what is certainly the […]

I want to present some more eye-catching, positive developments for your delectation.  To paraphrase the Gershwins, “It’s very clear, renewables are here to stay.” Gulf Oil States in the Vanguard? – Why Not?  In “Syriana,” a pretty cool movie if you haven’t seen it, an Arab Prince wants to move his country on from oil […]

Hillary Clinton is appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's confirmation hearing today and since this is all happening while I’m at work, I’m checking out the Madame Secretary blog for updates. Nice work guys. This AP report also has a summary of Clinton's comments to the committee during her audition to be America's next […]

The latest conflict between Russia and Ukraine over gas supplies has hit the headlines in both Europe and the United States but the media are far from agreed on the causes. Some argue that it is a geo-political move aimed at increasing Russian power in the region while others argue that it is a result […]

Are you a future global leader, do you want to share your ideas for change with the world, sick of people thinking you don't know what's going on in the world or your too young to make a difference? Well show the world what innovative ideas you have by putting your ideas, thoughts and youthful […]

  In this op-ed, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sees great promise for American leadership in addressing the global financial crisis: Not since the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy half a century ago has a new administration come into office with such a reservoir of expectations. It is unprecedented that all the principal […]

"The Counterfeiters" has characters who have to answer tough questions. They are Jews who have been set aside in a Nazi concentration camp for their skill in forging currency. The Germans are looking to create enough false pounds and dollars to sink the economies of Britain and the United States. Because of their usefulness to […]

Many people believe that U.S. foreign policy is dictated by Israel. A good counterexample to offer such people is the recent revelation by The New York Times that Israel requested U.S. support in bombing Iran's suspected nuclear sites. According to the report, President Bush vetoed this plan and offered only limited intelligence sharing: President Bush […]

Late last year, I helped a Western-based non-profit organization prepare a grant for an international development project in Ethiopia.  At that time, there was mention that the Ethiopian government would soon be passing a law that restricts international agencies from working on certain interventions within the country – including human rights, equality, conflict resolution and the rights […]

Dan has two good posts addressing some of the legal criticism of the Israeli incursion into Gaza. There's been a vigorous debate on the incursion across the wonderful new array of Foreign Policy blogs; David Rothkopf summarizes his dispute with Steven Walt here. Christian Brose has a compelling piece here, too. While the writers don't […]