Irving Kristol's analysis of neoconservatism sensibly influenced a group of catholic intellectuals identified with the expression Catholic Whig Tradition.

Brad Wilcox and Kathryn Sharpe of the University of Virginia have taken a fascinating fresh look at sectors of the economy most influenced by marriage and fertility.

Perceptions of uncertain future events like credit safety or credit risk are inherently subjective and highly influenced by the views of all the others who are doing what you are doing.

For-profits may have incentives to cut corners in pursuit of profits, but this trait is the flip side of valuable characteristics: the inclination to grow rapidly, readily tap capital and talent, maximize cost effectiveness, and accommodate customer needs. Alongside nonprofit and public providers, for-profits have a crucial role to play in meeting America’s 21st century educational challenges.

S&P lowered the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+ amidst concerns about the government's budget and the rising debt burden. Does this mean the United States is on the verge of default?

Both President Hu Jintao and the PLA undoubtedly understand that China is dealing with the most left-wing, least national-security-oriented, least assertive American president in decades. China will be heavily influenced by its perception of US policies and capabilities.

The conventional wisdom, especially in the US military, is that the IDF erred in several key areas during the Second Lebanon War. The wisdom that has coalesced in America around IDF operations comes from a superficial understanding of the IDF and of its performance in the two conflicts.

According to political scientist Alan Lichtman, one factor favoring President Obama's re-election is the absence of scandal in his administration. Lichtman may have spoken too soon. The reason can be capsulized in a single word: Solyndra.