Author: Max Fisher

What's Next for Tunisia?

Signs of democracy, but it won't be easy

By Max Fisher

Jun 29, 2010

What Threat Did 11 Russian Spies Pose?

"They couldn't have been spies," said a neighbor. "Look what she did with the hydrangeas."

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By Max Fisher

Jun 28, 2010

How iPhone Overcame Hardware Concerns to Massive Sales

1.7 million units sold despite complaints that holding the phone reduces signal strength

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By Max Fisher

Jun 28, 2010

White House Wants Doubled Wireless Broadband Spectrum

But commercial and TV broadcast may have to sacrifice

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By Max Fisher

Jun 28, 2010

Is Google Planning Its Own Facebook Competitor?

Rumors swirl about "Google Me," a possible social-networking site

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By Max Fisher

Jun 28, 2010

What G-20 Accomplished, and Didn't

Global financial leaders come away from Toronto vowing to cut deficits

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By Max Fisher

Jun 28, 2010

By Max Fisher

Jun 24, 2010

By Max Fisher

Jun 24, 2010

Stanley McChrystal's Legacy

How will the general be remembered?

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By Max Fisher

Jun 24, 2010

What's at Stake in U.S.-Russia Summit Today

President Medvedev pays a visit to the White House

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By Max Fisher

Jun 24, 2010

5 Goals in Decisive Day for Financial Regulation

The conference committee will end debate Thursday

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By Max Fisher

Jun 24, 2010

6 Ways Petraeus Could Turn Around Afghanistan

The general faces a tough mission

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By Max Fisher

Jun 23, 2010

Was Petraeus the Right Choice?

The Central Command chief takes over for McChrystal

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By Max Fisher

Jun 23, 2010

By Max Fisher

Jun 23, 2010

By Max Fisher

Jun 23, 2010

Many Predict Obama Will Fire McChrystal

Pointing to signs within the administration, pundits say his time is up

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By Max Fisher

Jun 22, 2010

7 Cases for Keeping McChrystal

Pundits weigh arguments against firing the general

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By Max Fisher

Jun 22, 2010

Evaluating Obama's New Gay Rights Initiative

Expanding childcare leave and visitation rights

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By Max Fisher

Jun 22, 2010

Rising Calls for White House to Fire McChrystal

Should the general be sacked for his comments?

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By Max Fisher

Jun 22, 2010

What Chimpanzee Warfare Reveals About Humans

For better or worse, we're not so different

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By Max Fisher

Jun 22, 2010

McChrystal's White House Criticism Complicates War

The top general's days could be numbered

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By Max Fisher

Jun 21, 2010

Manute Bol's Legacy

How the 47-year-old Sudanese basketball player will be remembered

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By Max Fisher

Jun 21, 2010

Why Iran Booted Two Nuclear Inspectors

Tehran claims they leaked "false" information

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By Max Fisher

Jun 21, 2010

Why Crist Now Leads Rubio in Florida Senate Race

The Republican-turned-independent surges ahead

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By Max Fisher

Jun 21, 2010

5 Results of Israel Easing Gaza Blockade

The decision to "liberalize" has won praise from the Obama administration

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By Max Fisher

Jun 19, 2010

World Struggles to Address Escalating Violence in Kyrgyzstan

Reports find 2,200 killed and 400,000 displaced

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By Max Fisher

Jun 18, 2010

Conservatives Go to War Against National Rifle Association

Friends don't let friends cut deals with Democrats

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By Max Fisher

Jun 18, 2010

Obama's Internet Kill Switch: Good Idea or Step Too Far?

Proposed legislation includes a system-wide control-alt-delete

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By Max Fisher

Jun 18, 2010

The Political Fallout of Barton's BP Apology

Dems finally get some good news

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By Max Fisher

Jun 18, 2010

Are Best Friends Bad for Children?

The New York Times airs a provocative view

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By Max Fisher

Jun 17, 2010

Conservatives Split Over Barton's BP Apology

Congressmen condemn, bloggers applaud

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By Max Fisher

Jun 17, 2010

Cut Defense Spending, Save the Economy?

Budget hawks and defense hawks clash

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By Max Fisher

Jun 17, 2010

Inspired by Wikileaks, Iceland Aims to Become Reporter Haven

Parliament approves laws that may be the freest in the world

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By Max Fisher

Jun 17, 2010

Why the Jobs Bills Failed

12 Dems voted no

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By Max Fisher

Jun 17, 2010

Israel Easing Blockade of Gaza

More imports by land will be allowed

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