The UK in the EU: The Pitfalls of Renegotiating Membership

Ireland’s former Prime Minister on why renegotiating EU membership is not in the United Kingdom’s own interests.

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Chinese Antarctic Rescue a Positive Signal

The rise of China means another partner in global burden-sharing.

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Liberty Vs. Safety: A False Choice

Why respecting rights and operating accountably makes security agencies more effective.

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China’s City-Dwellers

Chinese urbanization: A revolution in the making.

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Shanghai: Urban Family Life

For these couples, married life in the big city can be a big challenge.

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Just The Facts: Noxious Beijing

What may be forcing the Chinese government’s hand on cutting emissions?

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Is China’s Progress Inexorable?

Will the health consequences of modernization end the giant strides of the Chinese dragon?

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Germany: What Makes A Nation Rich or Poor?

Are Germans less financially wealthy than those in Europe’s poorer countries?

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Don’t Worry, Germany: Export All the BMWs You Want!

A pathway to reducing Germany’s current account surplus.

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The Low-wage, Low-education U.S. Future?

Will the U.S. economy become dominated by retail, leisure and education/health services?

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