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The Battle for Brussels
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This month’s European Parliament election is widely viewed as a turning point that will decide the European Union’s fate. But even if Europe is spared large gains by disruptive populist forces, it won’t be out of the woods.
What Do Workers Need?
Even before the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent tepid recovery in most countries, working hard no longer guaranteed a middle-class life in the developed economies. A decade later, with many countries’ political stability at stake, restoring the conditions for broadly shared prosperity has become an urgent priority.
Is China the Problem?
Judging by US and European policymakers’ statements, one might assume that China already represents an existential threat to the West. But whether rhetoric reminiscent of the Cold War is appropriate to the economic and geopolitical shifts accompanying China’s rise is the subject of growing debate.
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Modern Monetary Disasters
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Looking Back at 100
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A Vote for Populists Is a Vote for Putin
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In Defense of Europe
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Austria and the Plot Against Europe
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Going the Distance with Family Planning
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The Rising Tide of Sustainable Seafood
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Creative Disruption in Health Care and Education
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How Many Lives is Notre Dame Worth?
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Solutions for Sustainable Development
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Reflections on Achieving the Global Education Goals
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Fully Filling the Global Fund
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A Business Model for Sustainability
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The Future of Europe
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Europe’s Only Decision
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Democratic Lessons from the EU
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Heeding Europe’s Silent Majority
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Trump, Trade, and China
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The Global Consequences of a Sino-American Cold War
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Is America Tired of Losing Yet?
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Why the US and China See Negotiations Differently
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Press Released
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Central and Eastern Europe’s Captured Media
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Bad News for Women
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The African Century
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Investing in Africans’ Health
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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
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Cities for the People
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Cities Hold the Key to Food Sustainability
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The Leadership of Cities
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