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Arthur Caplan

Writing for PS since 2010
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Arthur Caplan is Director of the Division of Medical Ethics at the NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City.

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Engineering the Better Baby

Engineering the Better Baby

Dec 9, 2015 Arthur Caplan argues that genetic editing of humans is inevitable – and that public debate needs to be refocused.

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Is Eradicating Polio a Good Idea?
Paul Lachine

Is Eradicating Polio a Good Idea?

Dec 27, 2010 Arthur Caplan

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The Decline and Fall of William Barr
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The Decline and Fall of William Barr

Kent Harrington thinks the US attorney general is committed to doing President Donald Trump's bidding, no matter what.

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The Coming Nuclear Crises
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The Coming Nuclear Crises

Richard N. Haass warns that more than a generation of progress on disarmament and arms reduction is at risk of coming undone.

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Is Russia the Middle East’s New Hegemon?
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Is Russia the Middle East’s New Hegemon?

Shlomo Ben-Ami

With an economy the size of South Korea’s and military capabilities that are no match for America's, Russia lacks the tools required to act as an uncontested hegemon in the Middle East. When the United States decides to take up the mantle of democracy and peace again, Russia will be no match for it.

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What Really Happened in Bolivia?
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What Really Happened in Bolivia?

Jorge G. Castañeda

Events in the country remain exceptionally fluid following the ouster of President Evo Morales, who has been given political asylum in Mexico. Nonetheless, three preliminary conclusions can already be drawn.

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An Appeal for Sudan’s Future
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An Appeal for Sudan’s Future

Ibrahim Elbadawi & Jeffrey D. Sachs say timely international assistance can help the country to become a democratic role model for the region.

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Time for European Defense Autonomy
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Time for European Defense Autonomy

Noëlle Lenoir calls on EU leaders to stop dithering and get to work forming a common army and security strategy.

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Mind the Learning Gap
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Mind the Learning Gap

M Niaz Asadullah warns that increased enrollment rates for girls means little when educational outcomes remain poor.

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Germany Can Reduce Its External Surplus
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Germany Can Reduce Its External Surplus

Dalia Marin rebuts a government report that concluded earlier this year that no policy tools are available.

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