Before pulling the trigger on Iran, the U.S. should review how Bush nearly drove Saddam Hussein from power without an invasion
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Viewpoint: What It Means to Have a Jesuit Pope
A Jesuit’s life often takes him to the margins. But often someone from the margins is just what the center needs
Why The First Latin American Pope Inspires Less Hope Than We Hoped
Bergoglio’s election as the new pope—the first from Latin America—isn’t really the progressive gesture the conclave of cardinals wants the world to think it is
The TED Prize-Winning Idea: A School in the Cloud
Sugata Mitra hopes to transform the future of learning
Criminals and Terrorists Can Fly Drones Too
Remote-controlled aircraft and robot technology can be used for bad just as easily as for good
Why Zero Dark Thirty Is Not Your Usual Hollywood Fare
The depiction of Navy SEALs was deadly accurate — and should be celebrated.
Is Washington Overreacting to Zero Dark Thirty?
The movie is misleading, but that hardly warrants a congressional inquiry.
The Year We Reckon With Iran
Can Chuck Hagel help fix Obama’s biggest problem — before it’s too late?
Viewpoint: Don’t Rush to Judge on Steubenville
Our emotional response to this rape case erodes the pursuit of justice, for both the victim and the accused
Rape in India: A Result of Sex Selection?
The preference for male babies—and the resulting skewed sex ratio—may be at the root of the rise in violence against women
When News Goes Viral: The Biggest Headlines of 2012 (According to Google)
What news stories went viral this year? Google’s list of the top 10 trending events includes some surprises
Are Americans Becoming More European?
Perhaps, but a new survey of American values reminds us what real exceptionalism means
Analysis: Who’s Afraid of the Egyptian Constitution?
Critics contend that the proposed charter is too Islamist and may curb freedoms. But democracy can thrive without a constitution—and a vibrant democracy can even reshape a flawed charter
