Xi Jinping: Handling the Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution

Umbrella Revolution

A new generation believes it can succeed in something its predecessors could not.

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Labor in India: A Rickshaw Driver’s Story

Mohammed the rickshaw driver shows a slice of street life in India.

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The Inevitable Emergence of Assad as a U.S. Ally

Syrian Rebels

The only option for the United States to defeat the Islamic State and end the refugee crisis.

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Reform Islam Vs. the Billionaire Barons

Islam isn’t inherently backward – it’s being held back by powerful donors.

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Britain’s Conservatives: Independence Yes, Human Rights No

Britain and the EU

British Conservatives would rather discard the European Court of Human Rights than remain members of the EU.

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Can China Innovate Without Freedom of Information?

A desire to stay relevant and powerful may push China towards new information ethics.

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TTIP and Food Safety

Why transatlantic negotiators worry about another chicken war.

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China’s Grudge Match Against Multinationals: Biting the Hand That Fed It

What motivates China’s leaders to go up against Western companies?

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Modi and Obama: A Study in Parallels

Obama’s case in the U.S. suggests caution is warranted regarding the current hype about India’s one-man show.

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The Achilles Heel of the West

Tolerance is no purpose in itself, but a precondition for reconciling truth and liberty.

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