Anger Divides America Blocking New Thinking

Americans must rise to the challenges, speaking out on issues and avoiding extremism
Lewis M. Simons
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Online Technology Challenges Censors – Part II

Popular Kindle and other ebook readers can store forbidden books and foil censors
Bruce Judson
October 25, 2010

China Sees Globalization’s Downside – Part II

China’s attempt at gaining soft power is tripped up by clash over human rights
Jeffrey Wasserstrom
October 13, 2010

Why Do Terrorists Blow Themselves Up?

Surprisingly, altruism is found among the complex set of factors
Riaz Hassan
September 9, 2010

Manhattan Project: The Great Mosque Divide

Both conservatives and liberals draw wrong conclusions about a global issue
Sadanand Dhume
August 24, 2010

The Rise of Islamic Rap

On the streets of Britain, hip hop jabs at Muslim politics
Peter Mandaville
August 19, 2010
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The World’s Drinking Problem

Rising wealth spikes increased alcohol use in emerging economies like China
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The Saudi Connection: Wahhabism and Global Jihad

Saudi wealth spreads fundamentalist ideology
Carol E. B. Choksy and Jamsheed K. Choksy
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The Persian Paradox: Iran Is Much More Modern Than You Think

The country of 80 million is urbanized, entrepreneurial and eager to join the global economy
Erich Follath
April 8, 2015

For Asian Americans, A Changing Landscape on College Admissions

High school students should develop their own passion and avoid college application stereotypes
Frank Shyong
March 24, 2015

Cellphones Can Spark Change in North Korea

Business slowly expands; despite closed network, citizens can connect and compare
Christopher Mims
January 5, 2015
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