China Discovers World Expo Is No Olympics

World’s Fairs are no longer a big draw for global audiences
Maura Elizabeth Cunningham, Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom
August 17, 2010

Power Game in Asia Trips Nuclear Non-Proliferation

Attempts to gain influence by spreading technology threaten the non-proliferation regime
Harsh V. Pant
August 12, 2010

Tax on Commodity Profits Could Postpone Scarcity

As an era of plenty concludes, nations seek long-term benefits from mineral holdings
Joergen Oerstroem Moeller
August 10, 2010

Gaza: The Silver Lining?

US focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could lift a bleak outlook for the Middle East
Gustav Ranis
August 5, 2010

The World Economy Needs Balancing, But How?

Countries exporting, while shying away from importing, won't reduce global debt
David Dapice
August 3, 2010

Maoist Insurgency Trips Up Rising India

Mining, critical for India’s growth as a global power, erodes traditional livelihoods and fuels armed struggle
Eric Randolph
July 29, 2010