Despite Rhetoric, Offshoring Won’t Stop

A global recession is the time for outsourcing some tasks and reducing costs as well as anxiety
Dinesh C. Sharma
March 9, 2009

The Gordian Knot of Gaza

Solution to Israeli-Palestinian issue must combine aspirations of the Arab citizens with regional interest
Tamara Cofman Wittes
March 6, 2009

A Dangerous Void in Pakistan

As the US plans to send more troops to Afghanistan, the country next door seems rudderless
Ahmed Rashid
March 4, 2009

A Source of Energy Hiding in Plain Sight

Efficient use of energy would save money and create jobs
Marilyn A. Brown
February 18, 2009

Slumdog Paradox

Every city, every nation, has its riches and flaws – and globalization exposes them all
Sadanand Dhume
February 4, 2009

Is Protectionism Unavoidable?

Political compulsion could overcome economic prudence but coordination among countries may limit damage
Jeffrey E. Garten
February 6, 2009

NASA Accidentally Found a Way to Make Buildings Safer During Earthquakes

New device costs less and kicks into action faster than the current technologies
Margo Pierce
March 3, 2016

Inside Facebook’s Ambitious Plan to Connect the Whole World

One challenge is motivating new users to envision the internet’s potential
Jessi Hempel
March 2, 2016

Free Trade Under Threat

US voters are anxious about trade, inequality, unemployment – and demand change
Nayan Chanda
February 29, 2016

Growing Chorus of Experts Raising Ethical Questions About the Future of Robotics

Robots could replace half of Japan’s workforce by 2035
Ian Munroe
February 25, 2016

How Technology Could Unwind a Decade-Long Trend in Global Trade

Robots and automation will shrink supply chains for emerging economies and increase inequality
Luke Kawa
February 24, 2016