Bloodsport: A Sequel

Is sport across borders always about nationalistic assertion? If history is any indicator, there's no escaping the ruse
Boria Majumdar
March 3, 2005

An End to Killing Kids

Does the recent court ruling on capital punishment show that the United States can be swayed by world opinion?
March 2, 2005

Is the World Falling Out of Love with US Brands?

As the global reputation of the United States becomes tarnished, worldwide consumers may begin to turn away from its products
Dan Roberts
January 5, 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

Why the UN Needs International Rescue

The tsunami-induced "globalization of suffering" shows that the world needs an improved - not abandoned - United Nations
David Aaronovitch
January 4, 2005