Ireland's pop duo, Jedward, celebrate after hearing their results during the First Semi-Final of the Eurovision 2012 song contest in the Azerbaijan's capital Baku, late on May 22, 2012.
Foreign Policy: The 7 Worst Eurovision Songs Of 2012
()Eurvision, the European song contest, is being held this year in Azerbaijan. Lois Parshley of Foreign Policy has this list of seven acts that might make you want to turn off your television forever.
Foreign Policy: Barack ORomney()
May 24, 2012 As the candidates try to distinguish themselves from each other, there is one area in which Aaron David Miller of Foreign Policy sees no difference at all. It's foreign policy, and he says that since Sept. 11 the parties have come to a consensus on how America will interact with the rest of the globe.
Weekly Standard: The Politics Of Polarization ()
May 24, 2012 Americans Elect was a centrist organization bent on getting a third party candidate into this years presidential race. It hdidn't happen, and Jeffrey Bell of The Weekly Standard explains why.
New Republic: Don't Blame The GOP For Polarization()
May 24, 2012 There's a trend, especially among Democrats, to blame the GOP for polarization and gridlock in Washington. But William Galston of The New Republic says that's not the whole story — the population has become more divided as well.
Weekly Standard: Why Not Lead From The Front?()
May 24, 2012 "Leading from behind" has been used to describe the Obama administration's efforts abroad. Lee Smith of The Weekly Standard argues that idea often leaves power vacuums that are filled by other countries — sometimes at the expense of American interests and values.
Sweetness And Light
NBA And NHL Playoffs: Does Anyone Really Care?()
May 23, 2012 The NBA and NHL seasons are coming to a close, but as commentator Frank Deford points out, you couldn't be faulted for overlooking them.
New Republic: Private Equity Is No Reform Movement()
May 23, 2012 Mitt Romney's tenure at Bain Capital has become an issue that the presidential candidate are battling over. Timothy Noah of Foreign Policy says the company's policies were harmful, no matter what the pundits say.
Weekly Standard: The Bain Of Obama()
May 23, 2012 President Obama's campaign has been on the attack about Mitt Romney's time at Bain Capital. Joy Cost of The Weekly Standard thinks this is a losing strategy — not only because Romney's accomplishments at Bain were many — but because the president doesn't have a positive message.
Foreign Policy: A Possible End To Egypt's Revolution()
May 23, 2012 One of the top candidates in the Egyptian elections is Amr Moussa, a former official in the Mubarak government. David Kenner of Foreign Policy explains his unlikely ascendancy, arguing that Egyptians are seeking candidates who represent law and order, rather than those embody last year's revolution.
The Nation: Egypt's Election Experiment()
May 23, 2012 Something noel is taking place in Egypt today — a free presidential election. Sharif Abdel Kouddous of The Nation says that while questions remain about the powers of the elected president, the future economic and political role of the military and the legitimacy of the entire transition process itself, anticipation remains high.
Weekly Standard: Keep It Simple, Team Romney ()
May 22, 2012 What will be the focus of the coming election? Jay Cost of The Weekly Standard has some advice for Mitt Romney: people are already disappointed with the President's record on jobs, you just need to convince them to act on their convictions.
New Republic: The Right Could Bog Romney Down()
May 22, 2012 Mitt Romney's presidential campaign has tried to present this election as one about the economy. But Ed Kilgore of The New Republic argues that his base might not let him ignore social issues.
Foreign Policy: The Socialist In Office()
May 22, 2012 Francois Hollande is the first socialist president of France in 17 years — but how ideological will he be in office? Eric Pape of Foreign Policy argues that that his choice of government ministers suggest that he plans to be a social justice-driven center-left president.
