Which major nation in 1913 was first to recognize China’s new republic — and why?

Could a financial shock lead the way to a peaceful solution?

Nelson Mandela (1918-2013): freedom fighter, political prisoner, President of South Africa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

How did oil catalyze the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

The next big international trade deals should focus on green growth.

From Tehran’s perspective, why is it so hard to have better relations with the US?

With a short-term deal struck, Iran must be given the chance to be tested.

Does allowing India and other poor countries to help farmers and consumers really distort global markets?

What are the four ways to solve the eurozone’s economic troubles?

It is not only countries in Europe’s southern periphery that mismanage their national economies.