The current debate, being fought out by Greece and Germany, must start looking at the long term.


The current debate, being fought out by Greece and Germany, must start looking at the long term.

New Senate is set to be packed with a brand new crop of Republican climate change deniers and booste
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How does German Chancellor Angela Merkel measure up against her predecessors?
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Spain is showing signs of recovery as the country shifts to an export-driven economic model, writes author.
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Transparency, accountability, rule of law and balance of power still elude the world’s largest country.

The technology used in campaigns has changed over the years – and not for the better, writes Steven Hill.

Hardcore Democrats seem to be as excited over the Ryan selection as hardcore Republicans, writes Steven Hill.

The US and Israel’s opposition to Palestinian statehood isn’t just immoral, it’s myopic.

The US economy is reeling in the aftermath of poor decision making, and structural weaknesses threaten its future.
