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In parts of the Arab world, integration into the world economy has meant incorporating English sometimes at the expense of Arabic. As English has become the language of commerce, it has likewise dominated education. In the United Arab Emirates, both English and Arabic are taught from primary education on, yet students often master neither. At the university level, English is primarily used...

Switzerland has traditionally been known for its neutrality, the secrecy of its banks, and for being the center for resolving international conflicts. But these are different times for Switzerland: banks cannot guarantee secrecy and Switzerland’s neutrality is more of a curse than a cause for praise. British Labour MP Dennis MacShane argues that “Switzerland’s nonalignment has rendered it...

Foreign English teachers in South Korea are coming under attack. The group “Citizens of Right Education” was formed to rid South Korea of unqualified foreign English teachers, involved in criminal or scandalous activities. Meanwhile, the Association for Teachers of English in Korea (ATEK) claims that English teachers have been vilified in the news, frequently presented as being involved in sexual...