An insight into Soviet thought during the invasion of Afghanistan.

How did Putin — like his predecessor Catherine the Great — turn Russia’s gaze inward rather than westward?

Is there a common theme among the strongest female leaders of world history?

How could the United States improve its image in the Middle East in the wake of the global food crisis?

How will food price inflation affect the effectiveness of microfinance institutions?

How can microfinance help solve one of the thorniest development problems facing the world today?

What implications does Colombia’s microfinance sector have beyond the country’s borders?

What effect could Western opposition to China’s handling of Tibet have on China’s economic growth?

How can Asia’s giants — China, India and Japan — protect their interests as competition increases in East Asia?

How did China emerge as one of the most powerful economic forces in East Asia?