January/February Magazine Contents

Swords into Plowshares?

Past wars have produced peacetime technology benefits. But the spin-offs from Iraq may be far more disturbing, writes VICTOR DAVIS HANSON.

What’s Left for Government to Do?

Outsourcing champion STEPHEN GOLDSMITH examines the question of whether governments really have ‘inherent’ or ‘core’ functions.

Table of Contents: January/February 2008

Blow Your Own Horn

There’s no contradiction between making profits and respecting the environment, says David DeLorenzo.

The $2,500 Car

A century after Henry Ford introduced the Model T, Tata Motors of India has launched a new people’s car. Is another revolution ahead? RALPH KINNEY BENNETT explores.

Hoop Dreams

With powerful global marketing, the NBA is pushing basketball past soccer as the most popular sport in the world. CHARLES EUCHNER has the story.

Detroit's Fate

Intransigent unions, declining auto makers, and poor public policy have wrecked both Michigan and its largest city. But the worst may be over, writes TOM BETHELL.

Panamania

For lovers of infrastructure and free-flowing trade, like AMITY SHLAES, there’s no place like Panama.

Power Surge

Thanks to worries about climate change and energy security, politicians across the spectrum are warming to nuclear power, says DUNCAN CURRIE.

FCC vs. Innovation

Not too many years ago, it seemed that fast-moving technology would happily put the government’s top communications regulator out of business. Why hasn’t it happened?