Cold War Roots of U.S. Economic Problems

How did the U.S. trade policy shift after the Cold War?

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The U.S. Federal Budget and Civil Imbalances

What will be the central challenge facing the next U.S. president as the budget grows tight?

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An Independence Day Reflection: America’s Next Challenge

Is the United States on the verge of a major civil transition?

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My Visit to Khanti-Mansiisk, Part II

How is the Siberian town of Khanti-Mansiisk the embodiment of Gorbachev’s dreams for Russia?

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My Visit to Khanti-Mansiisk, Part I

Why is Khanti-Mansiisk the perfect meeting place for the EU-Russia talks?

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The School of Hard Energy Knocks

Which countries make the grade when it comes to energy efficiency — and which earn failing marks?

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International Migration and the Global Agenda

What are the causes and effects of global migration?

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Milling Around at Starbucks: An Open Letter to Howard Schultz

What needs to be done to reverse Starbucks' declining business fortunes?

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A Leaderless Global Order?

Should regional players combine to give the United States a much-needed reprieve from global disorder?

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Queen Rania’s Western Ideal

Does Jordan really uphold the values it preaches?

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