Visions of Orwell in the Refugee Crisis

If we follow some of our politicians, the Middle Eastern refugee crisis threatens to turn us into pigs.

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Nigeria Vs. North America: Role Reversal

North America’s population is currently twice as large as Nigeria’s. By 2100, it will be the other way around.

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Africa Vs. Asia: The Population Dimension

Today, Africa’s population is one-quarter the size of Asia’s. By 2100, it will be just 10% smaller.

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Why the Fed Should Start Tightening

If the Fed wants to wait for economic circumstances that are perfectly balanced for a rate rise, that day might never come.

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Germany: From Villain to Exemplar

The power of history and the effort of preventing the European Dream from turning into European Nightmare.

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Singapore Elections: All Sunshine for the PAP?

Despite an impressive election victory for the popular prime minister, Singapore’s politics is becoming more nuanced.

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Refugee Crisis Compared: Syria Now, Vietnam Then

A comparison between United States and Germany: Who takes most refugees?

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Germany: A 10-Point Plan to Deal With the Immigration Challenge

What does it take to make sure that the immigrants now arriving are integrated in a sustainable manner?

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Immigration: Report From Germany’s Front Lines

Helping refugees in practical ways, while trying to be more than a drop in the bucket.

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Female Entrepreneurship Thrives in Poland

Poland leads the charge on female entrepreneurship, with more than one-third of its companies run by women.

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