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Helmut Kohl

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Helmut Kohl (1930-2017) was Chancellor of West Germany from 1982 to 1990 and Chancellor of Germany from 1990 to 1998.

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The Fall of the Wall Revisited
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The Fall of the Wall Revisited

Nov 4, 1999 Helmut Kohl reflects on the momentous events of November 1989 and Germany’s subsequent reunification.

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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

We are entering a new and dangerous period in which nuclear competition or even use of nuclear weapons could again become the greatest threat to global stability. Less certain is whether today’s leaders are up to meeting this emerging challenge.

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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 argues that the strength of the Kremlin's position in the region has been overestimated.

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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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