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Clamor of civilizations: in the battle between the West and Islam, words may be more dangerous than bombs

Infidels: A History of the Conflict Between Christendom and Islam By Andrew Wheatcroft Random House, $29.95 Infidels: A History of the Conflict...
Washington Monthly, 07/01/04 by Grenville Byford · More from publication
Meanwhile in Ankara: the real hope for spreading democracy in the Middle East isn't Iraq—it's Turkey

Less than a year ago, as the United States hurtled toward war in Iraq, the White House found itself in an acrimonious battle with longtime NATO...
Washington Monthly, 03/01/04 by Grenville Byford · More from publication
The Wrong War.

WHAT'S IN A NAME? Wars have typically been fought against proper nouns (Germany, say) for the good reason that proper nouns can surrender and...
Foreign Affairs, 07/01/02 by Grenville Byford · More from publication

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Your Work How to Win at Office Politics

How to Win at Office Politics

Like it or not, every workplace is a political environment. But operating effectively within it doesn’t have to mean sucking up, lying, or slinging dirt. In its purest form, office politics is simply about getting from here to there: securing a promotion, seeing an idea come to fruition, or gaining support to make an organizational change. Playing the game well is about defending your position, earning respect, exchanging favors, and keeping your sanity amid the chaos. To get started, you need to know what you really want from work, then orient your political moves toward those goals. It all starts with strong relationships and helping others; those people in return make up the support system that helps you realize your goals. Here’s how it’s done.
Your Industry The Five Worst Drug Companies of 2009

The Five Worst Drug Companies of 2009

These five companies have performed even worse than their peers and competitors. Investigations? Insider trading? Dirty factories? Recalls? Management churn? Scandals? They've got it all. In order of incompetence, BNET presents the five worst drug companies of 2009. Drumroll, please ...
Your Money 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid

401(k) Mistakes to Avoid

You’re counting on your 401(k) to provide a cushy retirement. Or at least food, shelter, and a broadband connection. But many investors undermine their savings plans without even knowing it. We’ve compiled a list of the most common mistakes, and explained how to avoid them.