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The Baby Boom Generation — Five Time Losers?

Privileged though they may appear, were the boomers disadvantaged economically?

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The U.S.-China Race

Are Japan and the United States ready for the rapid growth of China’s economy?

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Cell Phones: Connecting the World

How important are cell phones for global communication?

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The Vatican — A Matter of Faith

Our key facts on the Vatican — and its varying role in the world.

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Diplomacy — The Art of the Impossible?

How important is diplomacy for coherent global politics?

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