The wealth gap between whites and blacks has reached record levels.
9 Facts: Africa’s Middle Class
For all the recent hype, inequality and joblessness stifle the dynamic growth of Africa’s middle class.
5 Facts: The Biggest Predicament for Israel
Adverse demographic trends are at the heart of the problems for Israel.
12 Ways Tunnels Shaped Warfare
From antiquity to Gaza, tunnels let insurgents take on a powerful enemy
9 Facts: The Vanishing Russian Male
Russian males have one of the highest mortality rates outside of Sub-Saharan Africa.
11 Reasons the Mekong River Could Spark Asia’s First Water War
China dams the Mekong, threatening other nations’ peace and livelihood
10 Worrying Signs Argentina is Facing Yet Another Financial Crisis
Argentina is on the brink of its third major economic crisis in the last 35 years.
The Ancient Silk Road: What and Where It Was
A network that once carried gems, spices and silk now carries electronics.
As China Gets Rich…The World Slows
The laws of economics dictate that as China becomes rich, world economic growth starts to slow.

























