Where Have All the War Poems Gone? The U.S. has been at war for nearly seven years, yet we see few poems in our most distinguished magazines about either the war in Afghanistan or Iraq. Why?
If we cannot attain the knowledge we seek and do not much want the knowledge we have, what are we doing seeking it? An exploration—via the Phaedo, Pascal's Pensées and other texts—of philosophy as a response to mortality.
Land for Peace: Lessons from Israel’s Withdrawal from Sinai, Egypt Many today are frustrated by the lack of forward momentum in creating a functioning state for Palestinians. A successful peace treaty signed 30 years ago may hold lessons for diplomats and politicians.
Body Count If you are an American, you have a better chance than most Europeans of having known someone who was murdered, but you may not want to think about the victims.
