How credible are the Republicans claims that they support the poor?

In a triumph of Western democracy, the interventionist impulses of US and UK are cut down to size.

How much has Arctic shipping grown in just a few years?

Who can U.S. archconservatives now rely on to defend traditional values?

Nations compete — but no one ever accurately measures national competitiveness.

What percentage of Americans actually owns stock?

How much did public debt increase in US and EU due to the decision not to bail out Lehman Brothers?

Why Germany should show more generosity toward eurozone countries in crisis.

Politically speaking, Germany is a conservative country.

What will a reluctant leader mean for the resolution of such issues as the eurozone crisis, future military missions and data privacy?