The Boston Marathon bombings understandably captured the country’s attention. Americans want to know everything they can about the plot, the perpetrators and their victims, and the news industryhas gone to great lengths to provide answers to any and all questions.

Unfortunately, that has also meant, to a large degree, ignoring the many other important developments unfolding across the world.

I have always believed it is crucial for Americans — for everyone everywhere, really — to remain engaged and knowledgeable about what happens on all corners of the planet. It’s a small world and it’s our home. We all live in it.…  Seguir leyendo »