U.S. and Iran: A One-Sided Negotiation

By JONATHAN MAHLER

As the war crimes trial of Osama bin Laden's former driver begins, Jonathan Mahler explains how an uneducated Yemeni became America's most famous detainee

Never Underestimate McCain, But...

By MICHAEL GRUNWALD

The race has just begun, but after a run of bad luck and poor strategy, Michael Grunwald sees the odds of a McCain presidency looking longer

US and Iran: A One-Sided Negotiation

By MASSIMO CALABRESI

Four years of incremental climb-downs by the U.S. have produced no progress on Iran's nuclear program. Secretary of State Rice thinks this time may be different

Breakthrough in Zimbabwe: Let's Talk

By ALEX PERRY

Mugabe and Tsvangirai agree to negotiate, making way for a possible end to the country's crisis. But obstacles remain

Getting Serious About Flood Insurance

By AMANDA RIPLEY

After the devastating Midwest deluge, Congress may require flood insurance for millions of at-risk Americans. But opponents may yet find a way to water down the bill

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Swampland

By Karen Tumulty

I had to go all the way to Amman to finally meet a Swampland commenter in person.