An American President in the Age of Globalization

The re-election of Barack Hussein Obama is dream to some, nightmare to others
Strobe Talbott
November 19, 2012

What’s the Bigger Challenge – Baby Boom or Bust?

The Philippines stands out in Asia for its high fertility and poverty rates
Philip Bowring
October 5, 2012

India’s Broken Schools, Cloudy Future

India’s education policies should encourage private initiative and focus on learning outcomes
Julissa Milligan, Sadanand Dhume
May 9, 2012

Global Implications of China’s Challenges – Part I

Many of China’s challenges center on rising expectations in the face of increasing competition
Thomas Fingar
January 16, 2012

Global Population of 10 Billion by 2100? – Not So Fast

With urbanization and education, global fertility rates could dip below replacement level by 2100
Joseph Chamie
October 26, 2011

Libya Exposes Fault Lines in the Mediterranean – Part III

Bulging youth populations, limited opportunities and repression create an explosive mix in the Middle East
Joseph Chamie
March 30, 2011

Protesters Turn Back Busloads of Immigrants in California

The US struggles to prevent migrant children from traveling to the US alone
Ricardo Cano
July 2, 2014

Paying for the Gray

China considers raising its retirement age
April 9, 2014

Beginning of the End for Washington

Fast-changing US demographics may challenge dysfunctional US
Ron Fournier
October 1, 2013

Nairobi Foreshadows Tomorrow’s Urban Conflicts

Better urban planning could prevent the need for extra police
David Kilcullen
October 1, 2013

A New Age of Protests

Are governments losing control over national branding?
Frida Ghitis
July 5, 2013