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Italy’s Slow Recovery and the Millions Left Behind

The 2008 crisis is still haunting Europe.

Why China Needs to Manage Expectations

Beijing has let the gap between the myth and the reality of its power grow too wide.

Canada Gets Tough on Chinese Steel

Ottawa wants to avoid becoming dependent on Chinese suppliers.

Toward a New Understanding of World Trade

Precise evaluations of current and future global trade patterns are more important than ever.

Daily Memo: The Most Important Geopolitical Story in the World

All the news worth knowing this weekend.

In Mexico, Big Challenges Await the Next President

Voters are frustrated with the lack of progress and are demanding change.

The US Weighs Its Options in the South China Sea

The quiet standoff in the region appears to be entering a new phase.

How Much Influence Does Iran Have in Iraq?

A lot, but maybe not as much as was once thought.

Ethiopia’s Role in the South Sudan Peace Deal

The agreement hints at a more assertive role in the region for Ethiopia.

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