Anatol Zukerman on the United States

Why “Responsible Art” is important: United States of America

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Manuel Valls: The Man to Remake France

France’s new prime minister could herald significant changes in Europe’s economic landscape.

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Don’t Count the Democrats Out Just Yet

Why U.S. Republicans may not gain another unearned victory in the fall.

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Geopolitics at a Beijing Teahouse

Different worldviews informed by different geographical points of reference.

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Is China’s One-Party Rule Undemocratic?

Can one-party rule enable consensus, competence, the competition of ideas and a can-do spirit?

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Parachuting Over Ukraine, at Age 90

War, uniforms, armies: Military memories in a troubled landscape.

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10 Facts: Will Global Defense Spending Rise?

After Ukraine, many voices beat the drums for more money going to defense.

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10 Facts: Sizing Up NATO’s Defense Spending

The euro crisis means NATO militaries are likely to shrink further.

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Men in Arms, Globally

Assessing the size of militaries around the globe.

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10 Facts: Russia Vs. U.S. — Comparing Defense Spending

The two countries’ defense is outsized – and on a parallel track of sorts.

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