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June 8, 2015
Is Overcrowding a Legitimate Threat?
Do we still need to worry about Paul Ehrlich's predictions of an overcrowded planet?
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May 14, 2012
Can Dual Citizens Be Good Americans?
Should dual citizenship be allowed? The pros and cons of pledging allegiance to more than one country.
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December 12, 2011
Is the Kremlin Loosening Its Grip?
Russians are taking to the streets to oppose Vladimir Putin's presidency. Will the protests dislodge Putin?
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November 30, 2011
What Should the Fed Do Next?
What's the best way to protect the American and global economies during Europe's crisis?
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November 15, 2011
Why Turkey Turned Away From Syria
Turkey is no longer humoring its harshest neighbors, like Syria and Iran. What will that mean for the region?
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November 1, 2011
Will Greece Destroy the Euro Zone?
The collapse of the Papandreou government may undo European efforts to restructure debt and hold the union together.
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October 20, 2011
Qaddafi’s End, the Mideast’s Future
From Egypt and Tunisia to Syria and Bahrain, what effect will the Libyan dictator's death have on the region?
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October 10, 2011
Is Europe Sliding Into a Double-Dip Recession?
As European leaders urge banks to shore up their finances, what signs are most worrying? Are there any indicators that are reassuring?
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October 7, 2011
Egypt’s Fall in the Arab World
With the military in control, the country's power in a realigned Mideast is eroding. What are the regional consequences?
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October 5, 2011
Tax the Rich, British Style
Britain raised its top income tax rate to 50 percent. How will we know if it worked?
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September 23, 2011
Should the U.S. Keep Selling Arms to Taiwan?
The Obama administration approved a $5.8 billion arms sale package to Taiwan over China's strong objections. What are the consequences?
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September 14, 2011
Can Israel Survive Without a Palestinian State?
Abbas and Netanyahu are at a stalemate on the statehood issue. Wouldn't Israel be better off with a viable Palestine?
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September 1, 2011
How Can U.S. Scholars Resist China’s Control?
When China has banned scholars, U.S. universities haven't fought back. Should they be doing more do defend academic freedom?
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August 22, 2011
Lessons of the Libyan Endgame
After seven months of war, are the rebels ready to rule and what should the West do to help?
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August 21, 2011
Has Globalization Ruined Street Style?
While some cities have a unique fashion sense, others seem oddly familiar. Is the Internet to blame?
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July 27, 2011
Will the Norway Massacre Deflate Europe’s Right Wing?
The killings could weaken nationalist fervor in Europe, as the Oklahoma City bombing cooled off militias in the U.S. in the late …
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July 19, 2011
Can World Soccer Root Out Corruption?
After a recent spate of match-fixing scandals, can the sport's governing body restore confidence in the game?
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July 14, 2011
Women’s Choices: School vs. Children
Does more education reduce childbearing, or does childbearing get in the way of education?
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July 13, 2011
Where Would Hemingway Go?
In every era, one city is designated as a magnet of creativity and energy. Which city is the dynamic center in Europe …
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July 6, 2011
China’s Debt Monster
Is China's spending on giant public projects a worthwhile investment, or does the rising debt threaten the country's economy?
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June 23, 2011
How to Spend the ‘Peace Dividend’
If billions are saved on the withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq, where will the money go? Where should it go?
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June 14, 2011
Can the Europeans Defend Themselves?
The U.S. is shouldering the bulk of NATO's military. If America pulls back, what's the future of the alliance?
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June 8, 2011
Will Mubarak’s Trial Unite or Divide Egypt?
Is it a necessary step toward democratic reconciliation or does it raise risks of more anarchy and a violent military crackdown?
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May 8, 2011
How to Cut the Military
The defense budget risen by 70 percent in the last decade. Is it time to slash it?
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May 3, 2011
Why Did It Take So Long to Find Bin Laden?
The Iraq war diverted counterterrorism forces. The Pakistanis were obstructive. Or was it also just bad luck?
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April 25, 2011
The Taliban Jailbreak and Afghanistan’s Future
What does the escape of nearly 500 militants say about the ability of Afghan forces to secure their country?
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April 14, 2011
China’s Scary Housing Bubble
What will happen if China's overheated real estate market goes bust?
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April 11, 2011
Ai Weiwei and the Artist’s Role in China
What does the detention of one of China's most celebrated artists say about art as a form of social critique?
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March 24, 2011
Will Egypt’s Youth Movement Be Pushed Aside?
Can that nascent movement compete with Mubarak's old party and the Muslim Brotherhood for political power?
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March 16, 2011
What Can Arab Leaders Do About Libya?
They may want to oust Muammar el-Qaddafi, but do they really want American or NATO military intervention?
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