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Mohammed the rickshaw driver shows a slice of street life in India.
The Inevitable Emergence of Assad as a U.S. Ally
The only option for the United States to defeat the Islamic State and end the refugee crisis.
Britain’s Conservatives: Independence Yes, Human Rights No
British Conservatives would rather discard the European Court of Human Rights than remain members of the EU.
Can China Innovate Without Freedom of Information?
A desire to stay relevant and powerful may push China towards new information ethics.
The Achilles Heel of the West
Tolerance is no purpose in itself, but a precondition for reconciling truth and liberty.
Tax Carbon Consumption: Europe’s Best Environmental Strategy
Why Europe needs to act on climate change – and how.
The Atlantic Civilization and Its Enemies
Squeezed between a self-destructive Russia and Arab world, Western nations need to focus on their roots.
Why S&P’s Latest Call on Germany Misses the Mark
The emergence of some right-wing populists will not paralyze Germany’s pro-euro policies.

























