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Diamond(s) Are Not Forever

Did Barclays Bank executives engage in fraud to boost the bank’s market valuation — or because they lacked simple values?

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Obama and Carter: Two U.S. Winners of the Nobel Peace Prize Compared

What are the differences between the last two U.S. Presidents to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

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How Power Really Works in the 21st Century: Beyond Soft, Hard & Smart

Has the ubiquitous concept of “soft power” outlived its usefulness in international affairs?

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The United States in Egypt: A Fully Hedged Position

How is Washington simultaneously pursuing democratization and a restoration of military rule in Egypt?

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Nine Population Strategies to Stop Short of Nine Billion

What steps can be taken to slow the world’s population growth without engaging in “population control”?

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