Can Africa Be Saved?

Despite its immense potential, Africa is drowning in seemingly insurmountable problems. Is there a solution?

A New Beginning for Europe and America?

Can the U.S. and Europe renew their relationship? Or will deep-seated differences be too much to overcome?

The Treaty of Lisbon

Most expect Europe to take another step toward political unity this year. What is the Treaty of Lisbon, and what does it mean for the EU and the world?

A New World Order

As the world teeters on the brink of financial disaster, leaders are calling for a new world order. Why?

India and Pakistan: An Uncertain Future

With relations strained between rival nuclear powers, what does the future hold?

The Year in Review: Lessons from 2008

Another year passes and a new one takes its place, bringing us deeper into the 21st century. So what have we learned?

Britain’s Troubled Youth

Why is antisocial behavior among teenagers a growing problem in the UK?

The Plight of Humanitarian Relief Efforts

Will overhauling how the world community conducts its humanitarian operations solve the plight of impoverished nations?

The Russian Bear Awakens!

Skirmishes between the Republic of Georgia and two of its breakaway provinces resulted in a cross-border conflict with the Russian Federation—an internal dispute that risks reviving the Cold War. After two decades of silence in world affairs, Russia has awakened, showing the world it is a formidable force.

China’s Olympic Spectacular

A look back at the 2008 Summer Olympiad in Beijing.

China’s Regional Influence

The rapidly developing Chinese industrial machine is increasingly influencing the Asian-Pacific region, forcing smaller surrounding nations to take notice.

China Unveils Itself to the World

For decades, communist China had kept to itself, keeping travelers, reporters and other countries at arm’s length. However, the nation has made sweeping changes, focusing its resources into modernizing its cities, economy and global image. With the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing is poised to reveal 21st-century China to the world.

France, Belgium and the Netherlands

Their ancient origins are unknown to most—yet are key to understanding what lies in their future!

Can We Solve the Global Food Crisis?

Rising food prices—failing crops—starving citizens turning to riotous violence—governments and leaders scramble to find solutions. A crisis of biblical proportions has slammed into nations around the world, affecting rich and poor alike. Could this have been foreseen? What can be done to stop it?

Dmitry Medvedev

Elected to become Russia’s new president, will Dmitry Medvedev make his own mark on Russia or continue along the course set by his predecessor?

Afghanistan’s Turbulent History

Afghanistan’s “Merry-Go-Round” War

How long can international coalitions fight to stabilize an unstable nation?