Behind the Rise of Iran's President: A Populist Economic Agenda

Iran’s president is popular for his radical economic policies, but the giveaways could spur inflation and long-term economic hardship
Bill Spindle
June 30, 2006

Latin America’s Left Turn

Latin America’s new presence on the road to leftist governance is no secret, but what happens when that road forks?
Jorge G. Castañeda
June 7, 2006

Biotech Food Tears Rifts in Europe

Europeans distrust genetically modified foods – and any politicians who push the products
Elisabeth Rosenthal
June 6, 2006

Africa Cannot Catch Up Until the West Keeps to Its Deal

To achieve industrial economy, Africa needs fair global trade rules and opportunity for its emerging leaders
Larry Elliott
June 1, 2006

The World: Set Ways; Vive La Dolce Vita

Nations express uneasiness and long for some certainty as globalization proceeds
Roger Cohen
April 25, 2006