Israel, Palestinians Close to Agreement to Reduce Violence

US Secretary of State's first trip to the Middle East focuses on "hard decisions" for Israel and Palestine
Robin Wright
February 7, 2005

Can the World Deliver for Africa?

Britain becomes the champion of African economic revival in 2005
Larry Elliott
February 2, 2005

How Globalization Train is Overrunning Nigeria

Development in Nigeria has been derailed by domestic shortcomings and international inequity
Etim Imisim
January 27, 2005

World's Drinking Glass: More Than Half Full

New water systems, implemented largely by NGOs, are transforming the lives of the poor – and thirsty
G. Jeffery Macdonald
February 8, 2005

From Free Market to "Our Power"

The push for sustainable energy lies in the hands of ordinary people
Liam Salter
December 13, 2004