Context, context, context! While this piece is primarily opinion from a highly respected political pundit, it transcends most opinion journalism in scope of information provided. When fear over global issues strikes, I will keep a copy of this article right next to my security blanket!

This is an excellent story from the mainline press. It is through, thoughtful and well writtten article. it should be required reading fro every Senate and Congressional candidate.

This is a point that is worth reading: "The world has shifted from anti-Americanism to post-Americanism."

A thought-provoking piece by Newsweek's editor, Fareed Zakaria, on America's place in a globalized economy. Those on the extremes of this issue will find much to dislike about this balanced piece. But simplistic, jingoistic response to these realities won't serve America well as the imperatives that sparked globalization only expand it further. Is it a lemon, or can it become lemonade? This piece discusses those issues, and more.

Politics, spin, economics, and casual opinion, but not much else. Anyone would think that's all there is, but manifestly it isn't.

A balanced look at America's place in the world. The piece fairly lays out the strengths we have to build on, and challenges we face in the future. The author brings massive amounts of information to bear to combat media hype and political fear-mongering.

Very solid, thoughtful article. Gets beyond the notion of the spread of market economics as a zero sum, "if somebody wins, somebody loses" game and provides the broader, long term perspective that we are truly better off in the long run if our neighbors get richer. I'd add that the competition, while sometimes painful is also healthy and will tend to keep us from getting soft and complacent.