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Henry Petroski, Professor of Civil Engineering and of History at Duke University, is the author of Small Things Considered: Why There Is No Perfect Design and of other books on engineering, invention, and design.

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Historical Memory and Engineering Failures

Historical Memory and Engineering Failures

May 11, 2004 Henry Petroski

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An Agenda for Europe’s Next Decade
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An Agenda for Europe’s Next Decade

Apr 26, 2019 Jan Peter Balkenende presents a four-point plan to move the European Union from crisis management to the pursuit of long-term goals.

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How to Regulate Big Tech
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How to Regulate Big Tech

Apr 25, 2019 Michael J. Boskin identifies four key policy areas where governments and regulators will need to strike a careful balance.

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The Power of China’s Urban Clusters
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The Power of China’s Urban Clusters

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Asia Is the New Ground Zero for Islamist Terror
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Asia Is the New Ground Zero for Islamist Terror

Apr 25, 2019 Brahma Chellaney warns that the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka are part of a larger security crisis facing the entire region.

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Why Is Malaria on the Rise Again?
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Why Is Malaria on the Rise Again?

Apr 24, 2019 Fredros Okumu urges African countries to look beyond imported commodities like mosquito nets to build long-term resilience.

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America’s Dark-Money Bid for Europe’s Soul
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America’s Dark-Money Bid for Europe’s Soul

Apr 24, 2019 Mary Fitzgerald reports that US Christian conservatives are sparing little effort to influence European politics.

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Why Do Americans Pay More for Drugs?
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Why Do Americans Pay More for Drugs?

Apr 24, 2019 Robin Feldman argues that a radical overhaul of the distorted US market for prescription medicines is long overdue.

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The Arab Spring’s Second Chance
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The Arab Spring’s Second Chance

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