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The Top 10 Top 10 Lists of 2009. Enough Already

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:33:20 GMT

Tis the season ... for the media to go overboard with listicles.

What Would Jesus Do in Gaza? Obama's Test

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:48:43 GMT

Obama talks about love while justifying wars, but in the Middle East, neither works.

Museums Suffer the Art World's Biggest Fallout

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:22:42 GMT

When the art market collapsed along with everything else last year, the general public's first reaction was a resounding "Who cares?" After all, what skin was it off their noses if a Jeff Koons failed to sell at Sotheby's or some snooty London gallery shut its doors?

BRICs Will Rule The World

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:18:59 GMT

It is now more than eight years since we at Goldman Sachs first wrote about the BRIC concept—the idea that the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India, and China would come to play a new and more muscular role in the global economy. Throughout the period leading up to the collapse of Lehman Brothers, we often felt that the durability of the BRIC concept needed to be tested through an economic shock.

World May Be Entering a New Age of Peace

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:14:43 GMT

As the media keep reminding us, the world seems as violent as ever. Armed conflicts rack more than a dozen nations, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Sudan, Burundi, Somalia, and Colombia. We are awash in weapons, from AK-47s to nuclear-tipped missiles. The eight declared nuclear states possess more than 23,000 warheads among them, and efforts to persuade Iran and North Korea to abandon their nuclear ambitions have failed. The U.S. still spends almost as much on defense as all other countries combined, while growth in global military spending has surged 44 percent since 1999, led by Russia (173 percent) and China (194 percent). "The past year saw increasing threats to security, stability, and peace in nearly every corner of the globe," the Stockholm International Peace Re-search Institute recently warned.

Francis Fukuyama: How Capitalism Survived the Crisis

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:09:26 GMT

How capitalism survived the crisis.

David Ansen's Best Movies, Performances of 2009

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:32:36 GMT

The movies and performances that were most worth watching in 2009.

The New Abortion Divide

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:27:21 GMT

With Senate compromise, pro-choice stalwarts have disappointed their supporters in the women's rights movement.

Survey: There Will Be More Jobs in 2010

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:05:37 GMT

Will the job market rebound in 2010? Yes, according to a new employment survey.

Single and Loving It, Even During the Holidays

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:05:48 GMT

A new study shows that married people aren't necessarily happier than their solo counterparts.

Economy: Should You Default On Your Debts?

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:42:44 GMT

If billionaires don't feel guilty about walking away from their debts, should homeowners?

A Defense of the Filibuster

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:39:50 GMT

Progressives want to get rid of the filibuster, the hold, and other minority protections in the Senate. But would strong majority control actually be better?

5-Year Anniversary of 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:23:32 GMT

Five years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, reflections on what was lost and what was learned.

Economy: Is Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to Blame?

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:01:20 GMT

All the sins of Washington and Wall Street are being laid at the Fed chairman's door.

Why the Redskins Still Win Despite a Losing Record

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:10:13 GMT

Despite a five-year losing streak, the defection of its most important Beltway fans, and a key management shake-up, the Skins generate more revenue than the Yankees. How is that possible?

The Legacy of the People's Ayatollah: Montazeri

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:50:11 GMT

Montazeri never claimed to be a saint, but the Iranian opposition may well turn him into one.

Hillary Clinton, Kissinger on Sec. of State Job

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:49:58 GMT

Hillary Clinton and Henry Kissinger talk about presidents, priorities--and the difficulty of winding down wars.

Zakaria: Iraq's Critical Year

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:16:12 GMT

Remember Iraq? For months our attention has been focused on Afghanistan, and you can be sure that the surge will be covered exhaustively as it unfolds in 2010. But the coming year could be even more pivotal in Iraq. The country will hold elections in March to determine its political future. Months of parliamentary horse trading will likely ensue, which could provoke a return to violence. The United States still has 120,000 troops stationed in Iraq, and all combat forces are scheduled to leave by August, further testing the country's ability to handle its own security. How we draw down in Iraq is just as critical as how we ramp up in Afghanistan: If handled badly, this withdrawal could be a disaster. Handled well, it could leave behind a significant success.

After Copenhagen, Climate Talks That Will Work

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:41:32 GMT

Can we now try climate talks that actually have a chance of working?

Chris Henry: Are Athletes Likely to Die Violently?

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:52:06 GMT

NFL player Chris Henry's death appears to fit the stereotype of the danger-prone sports star. But are professional athletes really more likely to die violently?