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Cover Story
After Gaza, What’s Next
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People of World Influence
U.S. Army Commander Optimistic
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Iran Spoilers
Array of Spoilers Could
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Tug of War
Obama, Congress Debate Legality
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Rise of the Right
Israel’s Peace Movement Withers
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MHz Networks
MHz Marks 20 Years of Bringing
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No Parking Here
Some Diplomats Get Free Ride
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Karl Eikenberry was America’s point man for Afghanistan during the worst of times, and despite the political turmoil it recently endured, he believes better times can still be ahead for the beleaguered country. 
As the critical talks over Iran’s nuclear program reach their self-imposed deadline this month, there are plenty of players — from Congress to Israel to Iran itself — that wouldn’t mind if the negotiations went nowhere. 
Congress is having buyer’s remorse after giving President Bush wide legal latitude to wage a war against terrorism after the 9/11 attacks, now that President Obama is stretching that authorization to fight the Islamic State. 
A wave of soul-searching has swept Israel, as ultra-Orthodox Jews increasingly clash with country’s secular majority, far-right parties gain steam and the peace movement is relegated to the political wilderness. 
Foreign coverage is often the first victim of downsizing by the news media industry, but one outlet has stepped into the void by steadily increasing its foreign content over the past 20 years. 
Parking is a pain. Some diplomats avoid the problem altogether by skipping out on their parking tickets. Who are the worst offenders? And can anything be done to get them to pay up? 