Miss USA: A Convenient Change of Rules

Is a Texan contestant's indictment of war critics a sign of solidarity — or is there more at stake?

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The U.S. Congress Vs. the United Nations: Profiles in Courage

Has the U.S. Congress become irrelevant to U.S. foreign policy decisions?

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A Secret Letter from Beijing

What does a Chinese government official think about the Chinese and U.S. position on the global stage?

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The Cost of War in Iraq: A Checklist

What are the likely long-term costs for the war in Iraq?

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The Consumer Guide to the Cost of War in Iraq: An Internet Reader

How much information on cost of the war in Iraq is available online?

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George W. Bush's Holy War

How much of the U.S. foreign policy is based on politics — and how much on faith?

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Lucky Bastards — or Geniuses?

Are some world leaders just lucky — or are they brilliant visionaries?

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Battle Cry — Is This Really 2003?

Do allied soldiers have the fighting spirit to oust Saddam Hussein from Iraq?

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Bush and Dostoevsky

What can a classic novel by Dostoevsky reveal about George W. Bush's motifs in attacking Iraq?

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Bowling for Iraq?

What can be gleaned from a German poet on the eve of war with Iraq?

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