Privileged though they may appear, were the boomers disadvantaged economically?

Are Japan and the United States ready for the rapid growth of China’s economy?

How important are cell phones for global communication?

Our key facts on the Vatican — and its varying role in the world.

How important is diplomacy for coherent global politics?

What has the world said about foreign policy over the course of 2002?

How did war affect the world in 2002?

How is Sicily's ancient culture coping with globalization?

Has a potential world war in African and east Asia been overlooked by Western media?

Does the 2002 holiday season offer a sober message about the future of the U.S. Postal Service?