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1913: Population Growth and Imperial Ambitions

Did population growth help create the scenario for the first World War?

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Japan and Weimar

How are Japanese nationalists trying to change the constitution "without anyone noticing"?

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How Competitive Is the U.S.?

Americans like to think of their country as the top-ranked nation on many accounts. But does the perception match the reality?

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Passing Up A Golden Opportunity

Vast infrastructure updates would be a wise choice for the United States.

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Why Italy Stagnates

The vicious circle of vested interests and low economic growth.

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