China Urbanizes

China already has over 100 cities with a population that exceeds 1 million people. What’s next?

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Pity the Germans!

Why can the U.S. military detain anyone worldwide for exercising press freedom?

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The Beacon of Democracy?

What steps can the United States take to make voting fairer?

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Shadows of Snowden Over the Atlantic Alliance

Beyond betrayal of trust, what about the NSA scandal worries Europe most?

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The Battle Against “Apple Picking”

London, New York and San Francisco favor ‘kill switch’ to disable stolen phones.

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The New Globalists: Dawn of the Internet in India

Has the status of women in India kept pace with other recent improvements?

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The New Globalists: Baptized by Fire in Brazil

What products are shaking up Brazil’s young consumer lifestyles?

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The New Globalists: The Rise of Africa

What pulls an educated Zambia native home from New York?

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Iraq’s Oil Hopes

Iraq hopes to up its oil production. But can it achieve these goals?

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The New Globalists: Malling it in Moscow

Some young, cosmopolitan expats are returning to visit Russia often. Why?

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