Tag Archives: history

Asian Drama

How can Asia’s giants — China, India and Japan — protect their interests as competition increases in East Asia?

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China Returns to Its Global Roots

Can China’s future actions as a world power be predicted by a close look at its previous Golden Age?

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Absolutely Private

How did the Swedish come to beat the Russians at their own game — making vodka?

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Madam Vice President Condoleezza Rice

In what way has Condoleezza Rice announced her candidacy to become John McCain’s vice president?

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Bhutan: The World's Youngest Democracy

Do the elections in Bhutan mean radical political change for the small nation?

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Ireland: Two Decades of Progress

How has Ireland overcome its history to become one of the most affluent countries in the region?

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When Gringos Get It Right

When it comes to Iraq, what can the United States learn from its 20th century occupations in Latin America?

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Indonesia’s Democracy Lessons

Does the death of Suharto offer lessons in the limits of U.S.-style democracy?

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Republicans, Immigration and the Lessons of History

Is anti-immigrant resentment meant to deflect attention from economic stagnation?

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The Rise of Travel Literature

How did the discovery of America foster a renewed enthusiasm for travel literature?

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