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Wishful Thinking About Poverty in America

By , January 28, 2015 in Rethinking America, Richter Scale

It takes determination not to see the facts on U.S. poverty for what they are.

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Modi’s India: A Reality Check

By , January 28, 2015 in Global Pairings, Richter Scale

A double take on economic planning and dynamism in India.

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On Top of India: The Neemrana Fort-Palace

By , January 25, 2015 in Richter Scale, Global Diary

A visit to one of the world’s most magical hotels.

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An America That Says No – To Itself

By , January 24, 2015 in Rethinking America, Richter Scale

After the State of the Union speech, a United States that can’t agree on anything?

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TTIP and GMOs: The European Race to Please America

By , January 8, 2015 in Global HotSpots, Richter Scale

The amateurishness and subservience of European politicians coming to Washington knows no bounds.

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The Jeb Bush Surprise

By , January 7, 2015 in Richter Scale

Intriguing turns and twists of the emerging 2016 presidential race.

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No NSA Reform, No CIA Reform

By , December 14, 2014 in Rethinking America, Richter Scale

Reflections on U.S. politics as an eternal talk show.

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France’s Sudden Chinese Impulses

By , December 11, 2014 in EconoMatters, Global Pairings, Richter Scale

Why is the French finance minister invoking other cultures’ diplomatic style to defend France?

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Uber’s Constant Overreach

By , December 10, 2014 in EconoMatters, Richter Scale

India is not alone in battling the U.S. app phenom.

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Regionalism, Asia Style

By and , December 2, 2014 in EconoMatters, Future of Asia, Richter Scale

Unlike in Europe, Asian regionalism has been market-led.

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