Hard Lessons from Genoa
In Western Europe and the United States, bridges, roads, and railways built in the 1950s and 1960s during the post-war reconstruction and economic boom are now old, obsolete, and overused. So why aren't they being replaced?
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The US Economy and the Midterm Elections
assesses why Republicans may lose, despite strong growth, low unemployment, and rising real wages. -
Taming the Tech Monster
urges radical reform of the Internet to address the dysfunctions of the digital age. -
Colombia’s Peace Agreement Is Under Siege
worries that President Iván Duque Márquez could derail the 2016 deal with the FARC guerrillas. -
A Man for All Diplomatic Seasons
Kofi Annan’s journey is over. But the legacy of this leader of leaders will live on in the impact that his work on behalf of the environment, education, and poverty reduction continues to have on the lives of people on every continent.
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Making Migration Safe for Climate Nexus
argue that the effects of a warming planet make unprecedented levels of migration inevitable. -
A New Model of Human Security
argues that the changing nature of international conflict demands an approach based on individuals, not states. -
Can Turkey Rewrite the Crisis-Management Rules?
hopes the government reverses its rejection of interest-rate hikes and IMF support before it's too late. -
Why Is Anti-Semitism Returning to Germany?
identifies four broad trends that are undermining the country's postwar culture of historical responsibility. -
Putin Overplays His Hand
thinks Kremlin interference in the Balkans risks alienating countries that have been sympathetic to Russia.
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The Promise of Liberal Identity Politics
argues that tolerance and diversity can bring both electoral and economic benefits. -
Is Charity for the Poor Futile?
takes issue with 15 leading economists who recently argued that it fails to address poverty's root causes. -
No to Academic Normalization of Trump
argues that universities should refuse to honor current and former administration officials. -
When Economic History Improves With Time
highlight the importance of new upward revisions to US data on income and personal savings.
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The US Economy and the Midterm Elections
assesses why Republicans may lose, despite strong growth, low unemployment, and rising real wages.
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Making Migration Safe for Climate Nexus
argue that the effects of a warming planet make unprecedented levels of migration inevitable.
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Hard Lessons from Genoa
argues that the Morandi Bridge collapse reflects incentives to maintain, not replace, obsolete infrastructure.
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A Man for All Diplomatic Seasons
is convinced that Kofi Annan's legacy will live on in the worldwide impact his work continues to have.
Videos
The Integration Imperative
explains which polices work – and what gaps remain – for refugees and migrants.
Podcasts
India's Regional Renaissance
and PS Associate Editor Greg Bruno discuss the evolution of Indian foreign policy.
Opinion that Moves
The Future of Europe
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Trump, Trade, and China
The biggest cloud hanging over the world economy is the incipient trade war with China launched by US President Donald Trump. But with America’s closes… read more
Press Released
Today’s media landscape is littered with landmines: open hostility by US President Donald Trump, mounting censorship in countries such as Hungary, Turkey, a… read more
The African Century
Africa’s economic rise is a world-changing development, but the sources of its emerging strength – and lingering weaknesses – are little understood. W… read more
Future Cities
Half of the world’s population live in cities, and that share is growing rapidly. How can cities expand, maintain services and communities, and be envi… read more
Education: The Brain Gain
Education does not benefit only its recipients; it has a profound impact on national economic outcomes. Poor educational performance may be a determin… read more
