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Person of the Week
Meet Dmitri Medvedev of Russia How does Dmitri Medvedev see Russia's role in the world of the 21st century?

Country of the Week
Pondering Pakistan How successfully is Pakistan providing security and prosperity for its steadily growing population?

Issue of the Week
Oil Through the Ages Among the world's ten most populous nations, how many have never had a woman as head of government or state in modern times?

Quiz of the Week
Getting Past High School Which major economy currently has the lowest high school graduation rate?

Essay of the Week
The School of Energy Hard Knocks Which countries make the grade when it comes to energy efficiency — and which earn failing marks?