The Scarecrow of State Capitalism

Is state capitalism really a scheme to paralyze free-market democracies, as some prominent analysts argue?

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The U.S., Kazakhstan and Stresses of Empire

How has the Obama Administration bungled U.S. relations with Kazakhstan?

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The U.S. Colossus with Feet of Clay

Why is the United States losing its footing as the world’s economic and diplomatic leader?

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How to Stem Russia’s HIV and Drug Epidemics

Why has Russia failed to contain its twin drug and HIV epidemics?

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Emerging Markets: The End of an Artificial Category?

Are emerging markets the new leaders of economic growth?

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From Churchill to Deep Water: The U.S.-U.K. Special Relationship

Beneath the surface, how is the tried-and-tested U.S.-U.K. alliance a contentious affair?

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Why Obama Can Only Dream About Being David Cameron

Why does President Obama have plenty of reasons to secretly admire David Cameron, his British counterpart?

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What’s Really in the Products We Use Every Day?

What are the products of everyday use really made of — and what threats to the environment do they pose?

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Golan Heights and Shebaa Farms: The Keys to Middle East Peace?

Could reaching an agreement on these disputed territories give the peace process the push it desperately needs?

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A Unique Opportunity to Normalize U.S.-Cuba Ties

Why is the time ripe for the Obama Administration to improve U.S. relations with Cuba?

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