Obama and the World: Time to Deliver

From Middle East to Asia, intractable problems await the new president’s bold initiatives
Bruce Stokes
January 28, 2009

A Rising New Force in World Public Opinion

Under the umbrella of the World Social Forum, a variety of dissidents from all over the world have begun to assert themselves
Immanuel Wallerstein
January 28, 2004

President Bush's New Plan to Stop Proliferation

Will his unilateral approach and the budget shortfall make it all bark and no bite?
Joseph Cirincione
February 13, 2004

The Strategic Straitjacket of Globalization

Under conditions of growing interdependence, national interests are redefined and conflict made prohibitively costly
Banning Garrett
February 11, 2004

US and China Must Tame Imbalances Together

The two nations must coordinate fiscal and monetary policy to control the crisis they helped create
Michael Pettis
January 6, 2009

Anti-Piracy Patrols Presage Rising Naval Powers

An enduring legacy of Somali piracy could be new navies on the high seas
Brian Wilson
January 13, 2009
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Can We Stop Mosquitoes From Infecting the World?

Much is unknown about Zika, and quick fixes may cause more problems
Cheryl Katz
February 15, 2016

Gravity Waves From Black Holes Verify Einstein’s Prediction

Giant laser beams offer new details on gravitational waves, black holes and space
Andrew Grant
February 12, 2016

US Can Meet Paris Climate Deal Goals Despite Court Ruling: White House

The US Supreme Court shows little urgency on treacherous climate change
February 11, 2016

From Iran to Nigeria, Cheap Oil Means Perilous Politics

Oil producers waited too long to diversify their economies
Fareed Zakaria
February 10, 2016

Welcome to the Twenty-First Century

The US cannot and will not resolve all global problems, but no replacement system stands ready
Joschka Fischer
February 5, 2016
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