Is “soft power” just a friendlier-sounding way for the United States to dominate the world?

Why is the false narrative of Western decline so persistent?

Is the United States really shifting from an Atlantic to an Asia-Pacific orientation?

Can Egypt’s military be trusted to allow democracy to take root in the country?

Is boastful U.S. rhetoric indicative of a desire to cling to a world that is no longer in reach?

What are the pros and cons of putting Greece’s recent bailout to a popular referendum?

How did the German-Jewish chemist Fritz Haber revolutionize the entire course of world history?

Why must Germany step up its game if Europe is to survive its crisis?

What do current conditions in rich countries tell us about the world’s future?

Why do armies and weapons pale in comparison to the financial markets as threats to a country's sovereignty?