I learned to appreciate the American free enterprise system by quitting a job in Spain.At age 19, I dropped out of school to pursue a career as a French horn player. After a few twists and turns, I wound up in the Barcelona Symphony, which was a Spanish...

The Venezuelan opposition must begin to prepare for a future without Hugo Chávez. The same is true for the U.S.government, which has been all but ignoring Venezuela for the last five years.

The Kurdish do not have an effective lobby in Washington. But there are ways the Kurdish government might become more effective in its American outreach.

Conversations with the new wave of Russia’s civil society opposition.

The passing of Bill Buckley reminded many people of his accomplishments and the great influence he had.

Hillary might not win America a lot more friends around the world, but at least she will not cause trouble at home.

Garry Kasparov's business advice is not as interesting as his political views or his chess career.

In the first stage of the long race for the White House, Barack Obama has scored a historic victory. But how far can he go, and what does his winsay about America's shifting racial and political divides?