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The Rise of Fearful Markets

How jittery investors and a reckless Wall Street caused the Great Recession—and why they will probably cause the next.
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Warm Prospects for Democracy in China

The stage is set for a democratic transition in the People’s Republic.
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Time to Bring All Libyans Together

Without a government-sponsored national reconciliation strategy, Libya’s post-conflict transition will be even more difficult to manage.
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Overcoming Thailand’s Regional Economic Challenges

Preparing Thailand for Asia’s single-market community will require better collaboration between lawmakers and business leaders.
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Sweeten the Carrot, Strengthen the Stick

The failings of U.S. policy toward Iran’s nuclear program―and how to reverse them.
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The Perfect Storm Threatening Middle East Security

The rising trend of insecurity in the Middle East will be the greatest threat to United States’ security in the coming century.
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Environmental degradation compounds the devastating famine in East Africa, but one simple program may help curb deforestation in the Horn of Africa.
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The U.S. drone campaign is pushing back against the fighters of today while likely inspiring those of tomorrow.
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