Recognizing that the land is a gift, Duvall’s characters embrace redemption and service to self, to community, and (even when misguided) to God.

Charles W. Calomiris and Donna M. Hitscherich analyze data on fees paid to investment bankers and acquisition premia paid for targets in cash tender offers.

Requiring African countries to use international competitive bidding processes for certain drug purchases has caused more harm than good.

Whether the legislation is tough or tender, the phenomenon of illegal immigration is here to stay.

With the death of North Korea's "Dear Leader" Kim Jong Il, understanding the country's succession process is central to divining the future of this anachronistic, frustratingly cryptic, and often deliberately menacing government.

Looking back over the decade, the first clear lesson is the critical importance of Mr. Bush's decision to consider the struggle with al Qaeda a war.

China is after more than just economic dominance, as it has continueda military buildup at a pace no one predicted.

Much of China policy is also underpinned by belief in the fantastical like unicorns. But unlike unicorns, our China policy excursions into the realm of make believe could be dangerous.