If and when the Syrian regime crumbles, an American administration will have to seize opportunities.
America and the World
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Under Threat of Greek Default
The European Union outlines a budget pact in the shadow of economic disaster.
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Austerity Über Alles
Germany’s insistence on belt-tightening during the recession stems from a fear of history repeating itself.
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Couture’s Chinese Culture Shock
Chinese luxury consumers are becoming an important market but fashion’s racial stereotypes persist.
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Missing the Arab Awakening
Fears of radical Islam and a depleted budget may keep the U.S. from shepherding a Middle Eastern transition to democracy.
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Eurozone Overexposed
EU leaders scuttle a Greek bond deal for fear of greater losses.
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Sex, Preaching, and Abortion
Want to reduce abortions? Make it easier to get one.
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Look Who’s Downgraded Now
The reappraisal of Austria’s and France’s credit ratings shows that the Greek economic crisis is at high-risk of contagion.
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Friday Miscellany
Touched led investigators to Sandusky’s victims … happy families are all alike, even two-mom happy families … women in Mexico are jailed for abortions … and does Tennessee hate transgender folks?