China, U.S., Europe — Whose Century?

How will existing and rising world powers influence the course of the 21st century?

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The U.S. and China — The Global Economy’s Odd Couple

Why is the income gap in the United States and China so wide?

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Tumbling Dominoes in the Middle East?

Is the Middle East primed for a wave of democracy?

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Europe — As Irritating as Women’s Lib?

Four theses on where the United States stands vis-à-vis Europe.

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In Focus: Pope John Paul II

Our best selections on the Pope.

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Calling Quito: Teaching Globalization in a Global Classroom

How has videoconferencing changed students in the United States and Ecuador?

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Africa’s V — Valuable Resources

Are natural resources a curse or a blessing to African nations?

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Africa’s W — Wars

What is the cause of so many wars in Africa?

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Africa’s X — Xenophobia

What role do boundaries play in African conflict?

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Africa’s Y — Young People

What effect does Africa’s young population have on its work force?

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