David Ignatius

Did President Obama's Outreach 'Embolden' Iran's Hardliners?

Matthew Duss | Posted 11.10.2009 | World


Matthew Duss

The steady takeover of key Iranian state institutions by the hardline faction that supports Ahmadinejad, and is favored by Khamenei, has been occurring for over a decade.

Erdogan, Peres, and the Soufflés of Davos

Sandy Tolan | Posted 03.08.2009 | Comedy


Sandy Tolan

In conclusion, allow me to emphasize that if your nation wants to join the ranks of the civilized (read: European Union, with Israel as a kind of honorary member), it would be incumbent upon you to observe the rules of engagement in future Davos fora.

What the CIA Doesn't Need You to Know

Keith Thomson | Posted 01.18.2009 | Politics


Keith Thomson

CIA Director Michael Hayden is taking significant steps to soften critics of the CIA's overclassification and other obfuscations -- and perhaps even to rekindle America's confidence in the Agency.

David Ignatius Presents the Fable of John McCain

Cenk Uygur | Posted 08.08.2008 | Media


Cenk Uygur

McCain was a POW, and he showed extraordinary courage and perseverance, and was a hero at that time. The way he has run his campaign at this time is not heroic -- it is downright despicable.