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The Myth of Asia: Now Perpetrated By Asians Themselves

Why “Asia” never made any sense.

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Italy’s Political Vacuum

The resignation of President Napolitano could pose a big challenge for Matteo Renzi.

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Political Courage: Merkel Vs. Cameron

The German Chancellor takes the lead on fighting bigotry.

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Ukraine’s Uncertain Future

A new East-West divide threatens Ukraine’s future.

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2015: The Year of All Elections for Europe?

Voters from Greece to Britain may finally decide if the EU will survive.

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Afghanistan’s Bitter Future

The consequences of the lengthy failure of the United States to address Afghan corruption.

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Greece: The Next Round of the Drama

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Will Greece fall back into a deep fiscal crisis?

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The United States and Cuba: Toward Normalization, Finally

A victory for diplomacy in time for the holidays.

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CIA Torture: Book the Americans

If ever there is an open-and-shut case for the ICC to raise its stature as a universal upholder of justice, this is it.

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Human Rights Day 2014: More Than an Irony?

The United States and Brazil issue landmark reports: How can the world really do better?

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