“Never again,” adopted in the wake of the Second World War, has become nothing but an empty slogan in South Sudan, Syria, Libya and Yemen.
Myanmar: An Atmosphere of Persecution
The transition to democracy has not included protections for minorities like the Rohingyas.
Indonesia: Colonial Independence and the Cold War
From Dutch rule to one of the world’s major economies and populations.
India’s Choice: Saintliness Vs. Efficiency
The key decision of India’s BJP party is to choose between adopting a zero tolerance policy on corruption or focusing on high growth.
Zimbabwe’s Tailspin: The Lessons for Africa
Once upon a time, Zimbabwe was a country that all of us looked up to as how post-liberation Africa could look like.
When Boeing, AT&T, Verizon, GE, HP and Apple Fall Like Dominoes
Will hollowed-out US “blue-chip” companies form the core of the next subprime crisis?
Turkey: Europe Out, Middle East In
As the primary source of tourists visiting Turkey shifts from Europe to the Middle East, a 150 year-long era comes to a close.
What Comes After the Second Gilded Age?
Stagnation and inequality could lead to a Second Progressive Era in the United States – or something far more dangerous instead.























