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Senior Republican politicians, economists and writers outline new thinking from the right on how to address the critical issues facing the US and indeed the rest of the world.

From COMMENT Aug 1, 2012

When Right Thinking is just plain wrong

The contrast between the commentary and policy proposals could not be starker, says Steven Rattner

Ingram Pinn illustration ©Ingram Pinn From COMMENT Jul 26, 2012

US must recall it is not just any country

The rush to court adversaries has overshadowed relations with trusted allies, writes Condoleezza Rice

From COMMENT Jul 24, 2012

The GOP should reform – not repeal – Obamacare

Universal coverage need not mean higher costs, nor more statism, writes David Frum

From COMMENT Jul 23, 2012

America needs no more neo-imperial nonsense

We must roll up the empire and put the US first again, writes Pat Buchanan

From COMMENT Jul 20, 2012

The right must learn to love the state again

Government needs to be smaller but also stronger, writes Francis Fukuyama

From COMMENT Jul 19, 2012

Republicans must return to free-market principles

Both parties have for years pushed government beyond its core functions, writes Paul Ryan

From COMMENT Jul 18, 2012

True conservatives despise crony capitalism

We must change the incentive structure in Washington, writes Jon Huntsman

From COMMENT Jul 17, 2012

A conservative growth agenda for the US economy

Sweeping tax reform offers one of the best chances to raise growth, writes Glenn Hubbard

From COMMENT Jul 16, 2012

How the Republican party can win

An aspirational, centre-right agenda will make the difference, writes Olympia Snowe

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