Walter's great contribution is in seeing the Constitution whole--as much more than a set of legal doctrines or parade of court decisions--and in showing that it can illuminate the most vexing contemporary problems and controversies. There is no better way to observe Constitution Day than to read Walter Berns.

Pakistan is at a crossroads. With the massacre of scores of security forces in an apparent retaliatory attack by militants, and US demands for tougher action against al Qaeda and the Taliban, room for Pakistan to play both sides of the war on terror is rapidly shrinking. The big questions raised by this watershed moment may force Islamabad into making existential choices.

The progress enjoyed by an overwhelming majority of women in the West stands in stark contrast to the different reality for women outside the West.

Successful organizations, public and private, monitor their operations--extensively and intensively.

Japan's new prime minister, Taro Aso, must quickly devise a realistic plan to reform Japan's economy and justify its global role if he and his Liberal Democratic Party are to survive.

Japan's new prime minister, Taro Aso, must quickly devise a realistic plan to reform Japan's economy and justify its global role if he and his Liberal Democratic Party are to survive.

The European constitution that has been proposed does not fulfill the purposes of a rule based system of market and political choice and should be rejected.

Do not expect change any time soon. Federal "advocates" are standing in the way of reform.