InquirerDon’t write off AbbottSuu Kyi, Nixon, Churchill, Menzies and Howard are among the prominent leaders who returned from oblivion.Tom Switzer
OpinionKlein’s thesis is bad politicsThe climate activist’s call to abandon capitalism stands no chance of gaining widespread public support.Tom Switzer
InquirerIran: the mother of all U-turnsFormal rapprochement with Iran following the nuclear deal could be a regional game changer.Tom Switzer
CultureA deeply flawed presidencyGeorge W. Bush claims it’s too early for a definitive historical judgment about his presidency. James Mann says he is wrong.Tom Switzer
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