Smart takes

Anneke Van Woudenberg says that Congo's war is partly Rwanda's fault.

Johann Hari argues that Congo's war is over minerals. And we are the buyers.

The Economist sees democracy in retreat -- and the financial crisis won't help.

Gina Chon blogs that normality is making a reluctant return in Iraq.

Martin Feldstein says a stimulus package can't wait on the next U.S. president.

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