What is the real story behind the additives in our gasoline?
China’s Relations With Saudi Arabia and Iran
What is the extent of the cooperation between China and the Middle East?
Putting Putin Into the Context of Russian History
How did Putin — like his predecessor Catherine the Great — turn Russia’s gaze inward rather than westward?
Congo’s Oil Quagmire
Have French oil-backed loans been stunting Congo’s progress and fostering corruption?
The Islamic Renaissance
Why has the West yet to recognize the cultural rejuvenation taking place in the Islamic world?
The Future of the Middle East
How has the Middle East changed over the last decade — and what does the future hold for the region?
The U.S. Dollar: From Greenback to Cheapback
What are the keys to avoiding an economic recession of unknown depth and duration?
The Geography of Bliss: Dateline Qatar
In Doha, how do Mercedes and Starbucks compete with dozens of new skyscrapers in an ever-shifting cityscape?
Why Nobody Cares About Iraq
Are most countries involved in Iraq acting solely out of self-interest?























