What other events happened in 1989 besides the Berlin Wall coming down?
Many Faces, Many Problems
What are the problems and concerns facing the population of the globe?
Food For Thought
Where is the world’s food produced — and what are its effects on the global population?
The Overburdened U.S. Consumer
With household balance sheets awash in a sea of red ink, how are U.S. consumers coping?
The Iraq War, the U.S. Budget and History
How do the costs of the Iraq war compare to past conflicts — and other budget items?
Cup of Coffee, Please
Our key facts on how the global business of coffee has continued to evolve.
Pakistan: Tough Choices Ahead
Can Pakistan find a way out of its political and economic problems?
Oil in Iraq — The Black Gold Rush?
How much oil does Iraq have — and how will the United States benefit from controlling it?
Afghanistan and Globalization
Our key facts on how Afghans are living now that the Taliban no longer rules.























