Americans are loath to take action on climate change. Will they be more open-minded when the issue is cast national security terms?

Japan has a problem of overrepresentation of rural voters in their political system, as does the United States. Is Japan making progress?

Can the EU overcome the differences in style and substance between its two key members — France and Germany?

Are France and Germany so vital to the EU precisely because they disagree on virtually everything?

Can a new generation of Colombians build a brighter future for their country?