Vladimir Putin’s Suspect Family Lineage

Can Vladimir Putin’s namesake relations reveal more about his political style — and future?

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Romania Rediscovered

Will Romania be able to digest its rapid adaption of capitalism with most of country still in poverty?

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Opening Germany to the World

Is Germany’s immigration policy an indicator for the country’s global integration?

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Will There Be War in Asia?

What can Europe’s early 20th century history teach us about a possible war in Asia?

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South Korea — Crouching Tiger?

Will the South Korean economy ever regain the momentum it had before the 1997 Asian financial crisis?

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Revolutionaries and their Hobbies

What would have happened if some of the world’s top revolutionaries had stuck to their initial profession?

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Singapore and Hong Kong — Asia Rising

How did two Asian shantytowns make it to the economic top in just one generation?

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Luxembourg — Venice of the North

What makes landlocked Luxembourg the true heir to mighty medieval Venice?

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Colin Powell — America’s Ambassador

Will Colin Powell be able to leave a lasting mark on U.S. foreign policy?

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Bush, the Environmentalist

How can his administration protect the environment and at the same time keep U.S. businesses competitive in the global economy?

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