Opinions about events beyond our borders.

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• Bibi, Vidi, Vici The resurrection of Benjamin Netanyahu.
  David Plotz Nov. 8, 2002
  
• Gerhard's Generation Why the new rift between the United States and Germany is for real.
  Marc Fisher Sept. 24, 2002
  
• Think Globally, Pander Locally The real reasons Europeans oppose war on Iraq.
  Anne Applebaum Sept. 13, 2002
  
• Papal Bull Session The pope's final visit sparks an identity crisis in Poland.
  Anne Applebaum Aug. 21, 2002
  
• Iraqniphobia If he wants European support for attacking Saddam, Bush must present his case.
  Anne Applebaum Aug. 8, 2002
  
• Flag on the Field Soccer, the last acceptable form of nationalism.
  Anne Applebaum June 18, 2002
  
• Cold War in a Hot Climate 
  Anne Applebaum May 28, 2002
  
• Can George Bush Westernize Russia? 
  Anne Applebaum May 21, 2002
  
• Wrong About the Right Stuff Not all Europe's "right-wingers" fit the hackneyed profile the press and pols force on them.
  Anne Applebaum May 13, 2002
  
• He'll Be Back M. Le Pen is down but not out.
  Anne Applebaum May 6, 2002
  
• French Twist Le Pen terrifies Europe by violating its political taboos.
  Anne Applebaum April 23, 2002
  
• Yankees Go Home 
  Anne Applebaum April 15, 2002
  
• Girl Suicide Bombers 
  Anne Applebaum April 2, 2002
  
• The Zionist Example If anyone should understand Palestinian intransigence, it's the Israelis.
  Gideon Rose April 1, 2002
  
• Did 9/11 Snuff the European Left? Italy, Denmark, and Portugal turn center-right. Are Germany, France, Holland, and Sweden next?
  Anne Applebaum March 19, 2002
  
• Puff Peace How the Middle East peace process killed itself.
  Anne Applebaum March 11, 2002
  
• In Defense of Colin Powell He wins friends and influences enemies.
  Anne Applebaum Feb. 19, 2002
  
• North Korea: Threat or Menace? Does North Korea deserve its ranking as a member of the "axis of evil"?
  Anne Applebaum Feb. 12, 2002
  
• Dump Europe? It's an appealing thought, but the United States still needs the allies.
  Anne Applebaum Feb. 4, 2002
  
• The Hundred Years War Afghanistan is only the first battle.
  Anne Applebaum Jan. 29, 2002
  
• Kill the Messenger Why Palestine radio and TV studios are fair targets in the Palestine/Israeli war.
  Anne Applebaum Jan. 21, 2002
  
• Mugabe's Way or the Highway The despot's last stand.
  Anne Applebaum Jan. 15, 2002
  
• Small Change Never mind the euro—the European superstate arrived years ago.
  Anne Applebaum Jan. 7, 2002