When a group of countries block consensus on the most fundamental issues (such as promoting democracy or fighting terrorism or drugs) in a conscious effort to undermine the organization's effectiveness, 'consensus' becomes a weakness.

At the NATO summit in Chicago, the much hoped-for deal between the United States and Pakistan to reopen NATO supply routes through Pakistan did not materialize. The experience of the closure and the negotiations has laid bare the changed relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan.

When partnering with outside consultants to turn around a school, schools districts must consider how the work is setting schools up for long-term success.

A new regional organization excludes the two critical economic partners of many of the region's nations, while distracting from many important issues.

Austerity measures in Europe have been the topic of a heated and mostly confused debate in the economic world. During the May summit of the leading industrial nations at Camp David, German chancellor Angela Merkel and other European leaders pushed for continued European austerity. Keynesian critics argue that these policies destroy economic growth.

Genetically engineered animals embody an innovative technology that is transforming public health through biomedical, food, and environmental applications.

In the wake of every bust comes the political reaction.

Bhagwati takes on those who argue that economists are now split on free trade.