A Word on the National Interest Archive: April 2011

Winston Churchill: 1940

Churchill has just become Prime Minister in May 1940. Here is an analysis of the options that faced him. Published April 25 2011
Hope is not a strategy

Unless the allies take decisive action, only luck can prevent the partition of Libya Published April 18 2011
Iraq, Iraq, Iraq

Why Iraq may be the most important hot spot in the Middle East today Published April 10 2011
Committed in Libya

Now we have no choice but to make sure Moammar Gadhafi steps down Published April 3 2011

Benjamin Ra is a recent graduate of Sciences Po Paris. He writes mainly on foreign policy and is currently residing in South Korea.

Wells on Music

Viewing and reviewing the Los Angeles experimental and classic punk scene with a nod to Rodney's English Disco
- Interview with Concrete, hardcore band from New York
  Concrete talks about their new Deadlock EP
- Bad Cop / Bad Cop headlines a night of punk and hip hop
  A night of punk rock and hip hop provided for a great night of music
- Happy International Lagwagon Day
  May 16 is known to punkers as Lagwagon Day
- Interview with Liberace Morris of BLACK F∆G
  BLACK F∆G truly is an absolutely fabulous tribute to Black Flag
Derek Crockett: From My Perspective

One man’s perspective. Exploration and commentary designed to challenge the conventional thinking of day on the political issues affecting our nation.
Sports Around

Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Steps to Authentic Happiness via Positive Psychology

Happiness is attainable. Morning to night. I love to teach, deal with folks that have an issue and really wish to tackle it and write.
Making Waves: A Hawaii Perspective on Washington Politics

How does our 50th state view D.C. politics?
Truth Hurts

Political centrist who tells it like it is

Winston Churchill: 1940