Tag Archives: education

History of the Future

What do current conditions in rich countries tell us about the world’s future?

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Toward African Leadership

According to Liberia’s president, what kind of leadership does her continent need?

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Bon Voyage, World Bank!

Why has the time come to move the World Bank out of the United States?

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In Chile, Dissent Has a Woman’s Face

How has a 23-year-old woman posed a serious challenge to Chile’s government?

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Will There Be a “Silver Bullet” for the U.S. Economy?

Is the United States reducing its odds of discovering the next technological and economic game-changer?

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America as Number Two: We’d Try Harder

The case for acknowledging America's slide from first place — and how the United States can use reality to get back on track.

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Not “Really” Problems

What are some tongue-in-cheek reasons as to why Washington need not bother fixing the United States’ problems?

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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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A Look Back at the Original “Sputnik Moment”

How did the United States rise to meet the challenge posed by Sputnik?

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The Future of Urban Development

How can we turn cities into even greater engines of innovation and models of sustainability?

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