Russia Remakes History Over NATO Expansion

The United States never consented to having no NATO expansion deals.

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Climate Change and the New Congress: Bill Gates to the Rescue?

Can foundations help keep the U.S. avoid becoming a spoiler on the environment?

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12 Facts on China’s Economic History

China’s boom restores the country’s former global economic preeminence.

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Obama, Move Over

Strong performances by Xi and Putin at the APEC Summit.

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China: Hiding Your Strength and Biding Your Time

APEC Summit reflections on China’s impressive policy and reform path.

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Angela Merkel and German Leadership in Foreign Policy

Evidence of German foreign policy leadership – on the UK, Russia and beyond.

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Time for Greece to Lead on Kosovo

Can the new EU foreign affairs chief, Frederica Mogherini, move forward on the semi-frozen conflicts of the Western Balkans?

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The Breach of the Berlin Wall

The final hours before the fall of the Wall: An eyewitness report by an American diplomat.

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The Fall of the Wall: An Accidental Revolution?

An eyewitness report by an American diplomat.

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For Whom the Wall Fell? A Balance Sheet of the Transition to Capitalism

Only 1 out of 10 people living in “transition” countries have seen a successful transition to capitalism and more democracy.

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