Jacques Chirac on Global Futures

How does the French president view his country’s role in the world?

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Mexico and U.S. Retirement Futures

Is it a win-win if American retirees relocate south of the border?

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“General” Chris Patten Speaks

How does outgoing EU Commissioner Chris Patten view U.S.-EU relations?

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Putin Shows His Bite

The best quotes and thoughts on Vladimir Putin — and how Russian democracy has fared under him.

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America’s Neoconservatives — All Muscle, No History?

How have U.S. hawks managed to interpret history to their advantage?

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Europe as the World's New Moral Center?

Has Europe replaced the United States in setting international standards?

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Sweden’s Long Climb

How did Sweden develop from an economic backwater into a powerhouse?

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The Kerry Plan for Iraq

Can John Kerry get the Europeans to help more in Iraq?

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Security and Globalization in History

Has global integration made us less — or more — secure?

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Latin America’s Road to Integration

How has increased diversification benefited Latin America’s economies?

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