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 Western Balkans: Unfinished History

Can a British prince offer a way out of the Balkans stalemate?

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Wither Belgium?

How much longer can Belgium survive the pressures of its unlikely origins?

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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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Italy’s Multi-Generation Homes

How does Italy compare to major EU countries on young adult children living with parents?

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U.S. Economy: Youth at Home

Young Americans began moving in with parents in large numbers before the recession hit.

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United States: The End of Establishment Orthodoxy

Democratic and Republican Party elites have failed to produce outcomes U.S. voters expect.

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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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Traditional Handicrafts in Peru

Civil strife has forced a craftsman from the mountains of Peru to live off what he can create with his hands.

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