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Germany Again

Sept. 20, 2016Ā The results of state elections in Berlin may be another indicator of an economic downturn.

The Decline of Austerity Politics

Sept. 19, 2016Ā More pressing issues have taken the place of belt-tightening.

15 Years in Something They Call War

Sept. 19 2016 The U.S. has veered away from its original mission since going to war in Afghanistan after 9/11.

Lehman Brothers and Germany: An Opera in Two Acts

Sept. 16, 2016Ā Repercussions of the 2008 financial crisis are still being felt today.

China Is Still Really Poor

Sept. 15, 2016Ā China says it has lifted 700 million people out of poverty. What does that really mean?

Afghanistan’s Unending Civil War

Sept. 15, 2016Ā Despite Western backing, the government has been unable to suppress the Taliban and gain control of the country.

Why the Rise in Wages Is Great News and a Problem

Sept. 14, 2016Ā Seemingly positive economic news for the U.S. could actually portend a recession.

North Koreaā€™s Weapons

Sept. 13, 2016 Pyongyang has launched more nuclear tests but it has a long way to go before developing a nuclear weapon.

The Middle East Since 9/11

Sept. 12, 2016Ā The region has changed significantly following the attacks 15 years ago.

The American Presidentā€™s Power over NAFTA

Sept. 9, 2016Ā Presidential candidates have threatened to withdraw from the agreement, but would this really be in their power?

Merkel Doesnā€™t Blame the Voter

Sept. 8, 2016Ā The establishmentā€™s view that there is no crisis in the system is leading to surprising election results for mainstream parties.

The World Before World War II Re-Emerges

Sept. 8, 2016 Instability runs rampant across the Eurasian landmass today at a level unseen since the years leading up to World War II.

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