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The Use and Abuse of Referendums

Oct. 4, 2016Ā They may be democratic, but they rarely reveal the will of the people.

Why Russia Is Threatening the US in Syria

Oct. 4, 2016Ā Moscowā€™s ability to back up its rhetoric is questionable.

Behind the OPEC Agreement

Oct. 3, 2016Ā Russia and Saudi Arabia are cooperating as a stopgap measure to buy some time.

Slower Trade and GDP Growth Lead to More Protectionism, Not Less

Sept. 30, 2016Ā International institutions offer little help for countries dealing with slowing economies.

Shimon Peres

Sept. 29, 2016Ā The prominent Israeli politician was the last of his kind.

The Causes of Germanyā€™s Political and Social Divide

Sept. 29, 2016 The most importantĀ challenge for BerlinĀ is the division between eastern and western Germany.

The Public and Private Lives of Candidates

Sept. 28, 2016Ā A president should have faced challenges in life to prepare for the task ahead.

How 2008 Changed Everything

Sept. 28, 2016Ā The year is appearing to be a defining moment in history.

Wrestling Comes to the Presidency

Sept. 27, 2016Ā The candidates and the audience have thrown decorum by the wayside.

Why Syria Matters to You

Sept. 26, 2016 The Syrian civil war has managed to draw in many global powers.

Why the Bosnian Serb Referendum Really Matters

Sept. 26, 2016Ā It is a sign that, even in Europe, groups are still fighting for self-determination.

Biden Demands the Impossible of Ukraine: End Corruption

Sept. 23, 2016Ā Sanctions against Russia arenā€™t working and the U.S. is forced to consider a new approach.

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