The final hours before the fall of the Wall: An eyewitness report by an American diplomat.

An eyewitness report by an American diplomat.

Only 1 out of 10 people living in “transition” countries have seen a successful transition to capitalism and more democracy.

How are the former Soviet Union and other Central and Eastern European nations faring?

Russia’s president constantly undermines his own case on the global stage.

Is the World Bank becoming irrelevant?

Everyone at the Washington Post seems to have his Bradlee story. This is mine.

How can someone so politically adept at campaigning be so politically incompetent at governing?

How America’s knee-jerk response to Ebola is hurting West Africa.

Are Americans better off today than they were when President Obama was sworn in as president?