The Unfashionably Successful Mr. Putin

Why might Vladimir Putin prove to be a prescient and well-prepared guide for his nation?

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Why I Am (Still) Optimistic About Russia

Why is Russia, despite its serious economic challenges, still worthy of being a BRIC?

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The Waning of the American Dream

How is a lack of knowledge of current events, geography and history jeopardizing America’s standing in the world?

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Leo Messi: Argentina’s Best Export Ever?

Why do doctors want to study the brain of Argentine soccer star Leo Messi?

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Britain’s Legacy in the Middle East: Iraq’s Oil

How has British and U.S. desire to control Iraqi oil shaped the country’s recent history?

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The Economic Crisis and the Need to Rethink Economics

How much is the economics profession to blame for not preventing the global financial crisis?

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Ringfencing Greece

Is Europe’s primary goal to fix Greece — or to keep Greece from contaminating the rest of Europe?

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David Cameron: Embracing Europe in Churchill’s Footsteps

Is David Cameron following in the footsteps of Churchill and Thatcher by balancing anti-Europe sentiment against pro-Europe cooperation?

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When Did We Give Up on Governing Globalization?

How can developing nations and the West come together to manage globalization?

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21st Century Coffeehouse Society

How are U.S. coffee shops turning into the office away from the office?

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