Het hernieuwde nationalisme van Duitsland

De heroplevende trots van het land is voor sommigen een opluchting en voor anderen zorgwekkend. Zal Duitsland ooit het stigma van zijn verleden overwinnen?

Another Korean War?

Franse Youth Fuel Rellen

Can Rich Nations Feed the World?

Food crises knock on the doors of every nation, causing even prosperous countries to wonder how long they can provide for others.

Wie zal het luxueuze leven in Europa behouden?

Financieel analisten, overheidsfunctionarissen en journalisten hebben geen idee waar Europa naartoe gaat. De kiezers hebben geen idee waar ze terecht moeten. Toch biedt de geschiedenis bewijs van wat er nog gaat komen.

North and South Korea

Escalating tensions have heightened fears that armed conflict between the two countries is fast approaching.

Een onzekere coalitie

De Britse bevolking keerde zich af van 13 jaar Labour Party-heerschappij ten gunste van de centrumrechtse Conservatieven en linkse Liberal Democrats, wat resulteerde in een verrassende coalitie. Welke weg moet de nieuwe regering het Britse volk volgen?

South Africa’s World Cup

The nation’s latest bid to promote itself could fuel long-term problems after the tournament.

Failed Thai Revolt Leaves 82 Dead

De Griekse crisis van Europa

De fiscale onrust in Griekeland dwong ongekende Europese interventie. Waar zal dit uiteindelijk toe leiden?

China: A Sleeping Giant Awakens

As China comes into its own—with its ties to the United States and Europe loosening—what does history reveal about this rising Asian dragon?

New Face of the EU

With the passage of the Lisbon Treaty and a leader at its helm, the European Union is poised to emerge on the international scene as a newly streamlined superstate.

Australia’s Looming Crisis

Throughout its history, Australia has enjoyed peace, prosperity and abundance. Is it possible a calamity of epic proportions could soon impact the “lucky country”?

World Leaders Grasping for Peace

Everybody wants peace, yet no one delivers. What is the answer?

International Desk: ...Dachau, Germany

A trip to the former Nazi concentration camp is a sobering reminder of how inhumanely man can treat fellow man. Will we forget the atrocities of decades past?

International Desk: ...Abuja, Nigeria

Most people would never choose to visit the Third World, even if they had the opportunity to do so—but they should. Here’s why.

Why America Failed as Global Sheriff

Due to crippling domestic problems, the United States can no longer play world policeman. Can this great free nation ever return to unrivaled international prominence?