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The Arab World and the Future of Freedom

What do the past 50 years say about the progression and future of Arab civilization?

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Global Balance Sheet — 1913 to 1998

Are most people better off economically now than at the beginning of the 20th century?

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The Metric Way to Sweeten Up America

Why have U.S. food companies been so eager to embrace the metric system — at least on their food labels?

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Putin: Master of the Universe?

Does Russia have the best relations with most countries around the world?

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Why Cuba Hates the EU

What is Cuba’s response to the EU’s condemnation of its policies?

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