More than just Communism ended in 1989; 2,000 Years of Bloodshed came in to a close
In a new world, Europe's social democratic parties are struggling to stay relevant
The false prophecy of America's decline has returned with a vengeance
The E.U. must recognize its strengths (and Russias's weeknesses) as it pushes Moscow to be more responsible
America went it alone, according to this comprehensive history of foreign policy
The U.S. led the way into the global financal crisis, but it's also likely to emerge from the mess before Europe does
As the West celebrated "soft" power, Putin went back to "hard" power, using gas to cow his neighbors
In this examination of power, Fareed Zakaria focuses not so much on the decline of America, but on the rise of China and India
Angela Merkel once preached self-reliance. Not anymore
Did America's view of itself as unique lead to the Iraq war?
Despite political mayhem, the world economy is doing fine. For now
Jame Traub examines Kofi Annan's career as United Nations secratary general
Why China's rise could be more peaceful than those of other powers
A leading British conservative whishes hie country where closer to its neighbours and farther from you-know-who
The German election reveals less about the country than you might think
Europe can only be reformed from the left. That is why fhose who despair of the snail's pace of change on the continent want to keep Blair
Europe and the U.S. have learned that they need each other
What it will take to win hearts and minds outside the U.S.
How Europe's defense broke down-and what's being done to prevent another attack
America can win wars irts own, but it needs frioends to help it win the place
E.U. members are (surprise!) putting national interest above European unity
Germany and the U.S. are friends again. Is it more than a mmarriage of convenience?
Berlusconi should look to the old masters for a lesson in verbal combat
Why some Europeans would like to see America humbled in Iraq
Schröder's antiwar policy has ruptured Germany's historic alliance with the U.S.
Gerhard Schröder's policies could drive the whole European economy off the rails
Will Schröder's flittation with the pcifist lobby bring electoral success?
Schröder rejects Bush's line on Iraq, but will either one stick to his plans?
The ICC won't work because states will always act in their national interest
There's a good case for globalisation, but who has the courage to make it?