Even before winning the Nobel Peace Prize, former Vice President Al Gore was better positioned than most for a bid to head the Democratic ticket in next year’s presidential election. Ironically, given the historically domestic thrust of U.S. campaigns, he has done it with a global concern — climate change — arguably the most compelling [...]

Mahatma Gandhi’s famous phrase, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” came to mind the other day, on the occasion of his birthday. How I wish that another, similarly talented Gandhi would spring onto the scene in India, along with counterparts in other countries.
The world desperately needs visionary leadership. Can you [...]

As the 2008 U.S. presidential race shifts into higher gear this week, are Americans’ preferences any clearer?
In a column several months ago, I asked readers to identify “dream teams” among the existing Republican and Democratic candidates or to create their own; nearly 500 people have responded by e-mail, telephone and regular mail. Obviously, the results [...]