How was the state of Nigeria created — and what chance does it have of staying together?

What steps does the United States need to take to boost its global standing in the decades ahead?

Is the use of medications such as Lipitor and Zocor adversely affecting the U.S. political process?

Is the widespread use of statins such as Lipitor responsible for America’s politics of anger?

Will Myanmar choose its own route to modernity? Or will it be swamped by extreme capitalism looking for a new frontier to conquer?

How has the rapid development and globalization of Delhi created new hazards for Indian women?

Where does Russia find itself in the world of today? What’s the real balance sheet of the Putin era to date?

Why might Vladimir Putin prove to be a prescient and well-prepared guide for his nation?

Why is Russia, despite its serious economic challenges, still worthy of being a BRIC?

How is a lack of knowledge of current events, geography and history jeopardizing America’s standing in the world?