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George Weisz

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George Weisz is a professor of the history of medicine at McGill University.

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Globalizing the Fight Against Non-Communicable Disease

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Dec 2, 2016 George Weisz calls for more resources to support efforts to tackle NCDs in low- and middle-income countries.

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Facing Up to Chronic Disease

Mar 11, 2015 George Weisz explains why the medical profession must place greater emphasis on long-term illnesses.

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Big Tech Is Watching – and Being Watched

Mar 22, 2019 William H. Janeway examines how digital-platform monopolies emerged and the nature of the growing threat they pose.

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What’s Next for Kazakhstan?

Mar 21, 2019 Nargis Kassenova argues that President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s resignation could have unpredictable political consequences.

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Let’s Talk About Geoengineering

Mar 21, 2019 David Keith calls for an open global debate on the potential of solar reflection to help combat climate change.

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Xi and Trump Miss Their Chance

Mar 21, 2019 Jeffrey Frankel laments the Chinese and US leaders' unwillingness to pursue mutually beneficial economic reforms.

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Toward a New Global Charter

Mar 21, 2019 Carl Bildt calls for a debate about shared principles designed to prevent the return of twentieth-century power politics.

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Italy’s BRI Blunder

Mar 21, 2019 Lucrezia Poggetti explains why the imminent endorsement of China's signature foreign-policy initiative is a big mistake.

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Back to the Nuclear Precipice

Mar 20, 2019 Javier Solana worries that the US has abandoned the cause of nuclear nonproliferation just when its leadership is needed.

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The Blind Spot in the Trade Debate

Mar 20, 2019 Laura Tyson & Susan Lund argue that a more accurate accounting of services flows is essential to understanding bilateral deficits.

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