To whom should new CIA Director Michael Hayden look to restore the agency’s credibility?

Does the resignation of Ayaan Hirsi Ali from the Dutch parliament point to a larger dilemma in Dutch society?

Could increasing oil prices reshape living patterns around the world?

How did Chinese global trade activities influence the settling of the Americas?

Are environmental projects in China being restricted by grant stipulations in Western countries?

Despite substantial growth, what needs to be done to reduce poverty in Asia?

How dependent is the United States on its immigrant population?

Should Russia become a top priority on the U.S. foreign policy agenda?

Will aid initiatives help the poor overcome poverty or only lead to a worsening of the situation?

Is global poverty today the fault of the poor or part of a vicious cycle?