Tag Archives: Africa

The Need to Challenge Conventional Economic Wisdom: Part I

How has the global financial crisis forced policymakers to reconsider the established economic conventional wisdom?

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Blaming Merkel: Reflections on the Art of Scapegoating

Do those who demand stronger leadership from Angela Merkel miscomprehend the nature of democratic regimes in modern times?

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As Africa Multiplies

What will be the consequences of Africa’s “demographic multiplication”?

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Why Can’t Washington Get Anything Done on Immigration?

What actions could the U.S. Congress take on immigration that would have profound economic impacts?

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Africa’s Demographic Multiplication

What will influence the future growth of Africa’s population — and why does this matter to the world as a whole?

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How Qaddafi Mastered the Globalization Game

What has enabled Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi to weather North Africa's tsunami of popular revolutions?

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Women’s Equality Is the Best Way to Reduce World Hunger

How can sustained efforts on behalf of women's rights help alleviate the world's hunger problem?

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The Uncertain Future: The World in 2111 (Part I)

What transformations will the world undergo over the next century?

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South Sudan: A Country Is Born

What challenges will Africa’s newest country face following its independence referendum?

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The Seven Global Economic Spheres of 2020

What will the world’s economic landscape look like in 2020?

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