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Britain’s Royalty, India’s Royalty: A Comparison

What can India learn from Britain’s William and Kate and the House of Windsor? We have our own “royals.”

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Brazil: The Economics of the Rio Olympics 2016

There’s still over four months to go until the August 5 opening, but the Olympic stopwatch is already ticking for Rio 2016.

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The “Panama Papers” Are About Criminals

It is high time for U.S., U.K. and Swiss justice authorities to act.

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The World Is Still Becoming One

The biggest political challenge of the 21st century will not be terrorism. It will be borders.

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Japan’s Effort to Counter China’s Silk Road

The increasing economic presence of Japan in both South Asia and South East Asia provides a counterweight to China.

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Cleaning Up the World: End Dirty Money

Any attempt to end money laundering will be staunchly opposed by vested interests.

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Message to the West: Don’t Just Focus on Pleasing Pakistani Generals

The West doing more to strengthen Pakistan’s civilian government will help the fight against terrorism.

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The Syrian Kurds: Whose Ally?

The United States should encourage rapprochement between Turkey and the PYD.

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How Putin’s Leverage Shaped the Syrian Ceasefire

On Syria, Russia’s President Putin is having his way not just vis-à-vis Turkey and Saudi Arabia, but also the United States.

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China’s Dementia Challenge

Around 10 million people in China are suffering from dementia. Is the government adequately prepared?

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