Newsweek Voices - Michael Hirsh - The World From Washington

America’s Decline Is Largely Self-Inflicted

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:45:30 GMT

America bears much of the blame for its waning global clout.

Israel at 60: Will It Hit Iran Before Bush Leaves?

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:52:24 GMT

On Israel's 60th birthday, the Jewish state may be readying for its biggest fight yet. What that could mean for the next American president.

Hirsh: Bush Must Drop Musharraf's Antiterror Plan

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:29:46 GMT

Why the Bush administration should embrace Islamabad's post-Musharraf strategy.

Southernism Triumphs in the National Dialogue

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:10:06 GMT

Southernism is taking over our national dialogue. Maybe it's time for the North to secede from the Union.

The Democrats’ Wimp Factor

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:00:40 GMT

As Obama's patriotism is questioned, he's starting to look more and more like John Kerry in '04.

Petraeus’s Iraq Testimony

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:23:00 GMT

Petraeus and Crocker impart little good news.

Iraq: Lessons of Basra Battle

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:10:50 GMT

The tough stand of Iraq's army, with U.S. air support, could be America's way out. But will we give them the munitions and armor they need?

Hillary’s Economic Hail Mary

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:36:36 GMT

With time running out on her campaign, Clinton announces a plan on the financial crisis.

Why McCain Might Win

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:52:35 GMT

He can sit back while the Dems tear each other to shreds.

Mideast: Looking for a Leader

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:08:06 GMT

An escalation in Mideast violence underscores the dearth of effective Palestinian leaders.

McCain-Obama Showdown on Iraq

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:21:56 GMT

The spat between John McCain and Barack Obama over Iraq reflects tensions within the military itself.

Obama: End the ‘War on Terror’

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:31:18 GMT

Never mind Iraq. Just end the 'war on terror.'

Hirsh: Why Espionage Is Boring

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:37:34 GMT

The latest Chinese case points up how tacky spying is these days.

McCain's Unseen Adversary: Ageism

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:18:47 GMT

He faces more prejudice over his age than Obama and Clinton do over issues of race and sex.

Hirsh: Beyond Bush

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:06:33 GMT

Bush's stamp will linger long after tonight's speech.

The Supplicant-in-Chief

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:52:23 GMT

As America goes begging for foreign bailouts, get ready for the president's new role.

Hirsh: Bush’s Odd Saudi Agenda

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:51:18 GMT

In Saudi Arabia, Bush encounters a force more powerful than democracy.

Bush Shakes Up ’08 Iraq Debate

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:49:08 GMT

Bush's efforts to negotiate a long-term U.S-Iraq pact may remove troops as an '08 election issue for Obama, Clinton.

SEO Hed: Hirsh: Bush as Peacemaker?

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:54:29 GMT

Can the president go from 'warmonger' to 'peacemaker'? What he's learning in the Holy Land.

On the Road with Bush

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:51:07 GMT

Scenes from George W. Bush's legacy tour.