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Corbyn the Moderate

Is the Labour Party’s new leader a secret moderate?

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Adrift: Brazil’s Crisis of Confidence

Corruption alone does not explain Brazil’s economic malaise.

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Continuity at the Top

Since 1892, which of the following institutions has seen the fewest changes in leadership? (A.) Catholic Church (B.) General Electric (C.) U.S. Presidency (D.) British Prime Ministers

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Francis and Jinping: Like Two Ships Crossing At Night

The Pope and CCP leader would have benefitted from comparing notes while in the US. Alas, that did not happen.

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Coffee: The U.S. (and Big Power) Connection

Coffee consumption in the world’s two most populous countries – China and India – is also increasing steadily.

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Not Only China’s Economy May Beat the U.S.’s By 2050

By 2050 it is possible that the U.S. economy will not just be smaller than China’s — but India’s as well.

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Syria: The Equation Changes As Germany’s Merkel Makes a Move

Will the U.S. government catch up to Russia, China, Iran and Germany as they shape a new global consensus on Syria?

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China Economy: Will Not Be Larger Than U.S. Even By the End of This Century

Despite a significant growth differential in China’s favor, the country’s per capita GDP will equal only 42% of the U.S. level by 2050.

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Rethinking the Uber Vs. Taxi Battle

How Uber could be part of the solution (instead of embroiled in controversy)

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China’s Economy Will Be Larger Than U.S. by 2028

Currently, the Chinese economy is just 40% smaller than the U.S. when measured at market exchange rates.

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