The U.S. Congress is redefining the phrase “idle rich” during the government shutdown.
Innovation and Management in China, Germany and the US
Will China follow the U.S. model or the German model for innovation and management?
Weakened West or Triumph of Democracy?
In a triumph of Western democracy, the interventionist impulses of US and UK are cut down to size.
Russia and Egypt: Stunning Parallels
A key comparison on the global relevance of the slow-motion Arab Spring.
Celebrating India’s Independence
After 66 years of independence from colonial rule, what does India have to show for it?
Elections Do Not Make Democracy
Should the U.S. continue to support autocratic regimes, wherever they provide for a stable geopolitical situation?
It’s Not a Conspiracy, Mr. Erdogan!
Does it make sense for Turkey’s Prime Minister to attack financial markets? They have actually been his country’s friend.
What Unites Turkey’s and Iran’s Youth
How are the young reformers in Turkey and Iran united by their actions in June 2013? What does their future path look like?
The View from Taksim Square
What experiences did protesters in Istanbul go through during the June 2013 protests?

























