How has Iraq changed since 13th-century explorer Marco Polo's journey there?
Nigeria as a Global Trouble Spot
Why should the world closely watch unfolding interfaith issues in Nigeria?
The Three Souls of America
How can the United States learn some political lessons about the rest of the world by looking at its own political history?
The United States in 1800
How has the United States — far from being one of the first societies of the industrial era — progressed in leaps and bounds from its agrarian roots?
The African Famine
Would you expect to learn a lesson in human generosity during a devastating famine?
Iran: It’s My Party
Is a party in Tehran any different from a party in the United States?
Iran: Speak Your Mind — If You Can
Why are some able to speak their minds in today’s Iran — while others cannot?
The World in 1500 — Or the West as a Backwater
How did Western civilization accumulate enough political, military and economic power to dominate the world?
Globalization and Developing Countries
Why should developing nations remain in control about their fate?
Botswana: A Development Success
How has Botswana fared in its economic development efforts with the IMF?























