Bear Stearns certainly evokes the crash of 1929 and the Great Depression that followed it. Politicians are already making analogies to Herbert Hoover, the demon of that period, and Franklin Roosevelt, the angel. Amity Shlaes argues that while the 1930s do have plenty to tell us, the real challenge isn't deciding who resembles Hoover -- it is figuring out how to avoid a whole era of mistakes.

What will history make of 43?

Peter Beinart argues that “bitter primary contests don't necessarily hurt candidates in the general election.”

Michael Gerson explains what caused the unraveling of the Republican Party.

CFR's Peter Beinart says the Iowa caucuses reveal shifts in the political beliefs of both parties' bases.

Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee triumphed in Iowa’s caucuses, vowing change at a time of deepening economic concerns.

After recent U.S. foreign policy shifts, 2008 will reveal whether enough time remains for George W. Bush to lock in significant achievements.

This article discusses Nicolas Sarkozy's presidency, calling him "The Hyperpresident."

David Abshire, Stuart Holliday and David Rejeski discuss innovation in public policy with presider David Morey.

Andrew Kohut, Michael J. Gerson, James P. Rubin speak about the global image of the United States and challenges it will face in the future.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has wowed U.S. conservatives in his first months, but recent moves with Libya and on European finances could sour the affair.