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Egypt: Al Sisi’s Truman Show

Like the Pharaohs of old, Egypt’s President gives his people trophies – but doesn’t address their basic needs.

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Russia Goes Steampunk

In the shadow of a Russian military plant, two artists ply their trade.

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Writing a Russian Detective Novel

Developing a positive Russian male role model character after decades of demographic catastrophe.

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Britain: Well Done, Gordon Brown!

Britain outside the eurozone: Still the right call.

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UK: Currency Markets and the Price of Independence

It is clear that Britain will not join the Euro – not now and probably not ever.

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UK: Who Is Jeremy Corbyn?

Explaining the potential leader of the Labor Party to friends outside Britain.

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Trump’s Chance at Making History

If Americans don’t take their democracy seriously, they are going to become a global laughingstock.

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Flying the Longest Distance

What is the longest non-stop flight in the world today?

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Cameron’s EU Treaty Change: No Chance, Really?

Whether EU leaders like it or not, an EU Treaty change debate is definitely on the agenda.

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The Eurozone After Greece: Spain Vs. France

How do the EU’s third- and fifth-largest economies compare with regard to reform readiness?

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