Why did Israel keep a prisoner’s arrest, name and death secret, and will we ever know for sure?
America and the World
Crowdsourcing Sexual-Assault Prevention
Egypt’s HarassMap and its efforts to end sexual violence
Tinkering with the Obama Doctrine
As his second term kicks off, what are the roads the president is likely to pursue abroad?
Libya’s Spheres of Bad Influence
Time is running short for the U.S. and NATO to help Libya restore order and security—and to keep jihadi groups in check.
Breaking the Military’s Brass Ceiling
Leon Panetta’s decision to end the women in combat ban was the right one, and long overdue.
A More Perfect European Union
David Cameron’s speech has its fair share of detractors, but it should be embraced as an impetus to take Europe’s governance to the next level.
David Cameron’s Malaise Speech
Europe is not impressed with the British P.M.’s plan to loosen the country from the E.U.’s grip.
What If They Held an Election and Nobody Won?
Netanyahu was defeated, even if he stays in office.
How’s That Medicine Taste, Germany?
Chancellor Merkel is finding that austerity doesn’t work. Will she relent? Will The U.S. learn from Europe’s folly?
Paying for Having Been Raped
Women in the military might finally, finally, be able to rely on their health insurance for abortion coverage in the case of rape or incest.

