Opinion
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Gays on the Front Line
PARIS – The mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, last weekend has so far claimed 50 lives (including the killer), with…
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Obama’s Bitter Afghan Legacy
BERLIN – Nearly 15 years after its launch, the United States’ war in Afghanistan is still raging, making it the…
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Leading, not Leaving, Europe
EDINBURGH – Can the United Kingdom ever reconcile itself to being part of Europe? If recent British newspaper headlines about…
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A Tale of Two Debt Write-Downs
SINGAPORE – At the end of 2015, Greece’s public debt was 176% of GDP, while Japan’s debt ratio was 248%.…
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Springtime for Fascism?
NEW YORK – Are we seeing a new dawn of fascism? Many people are beginning to think so. Donald Trump…
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Germany’s Strange Turn Against Trade
BERLIN – The window of opportunity to complete the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the United States and…
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The Limits of Oil’s Rebound
LONDON – For the first time since last October, the price of a barrel of oil has broken through $50.…
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Overdosing on Heterodoxy Can Kill You
CAMBRIDGE – Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, it has been common to chastise economists for not having predicted the…
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The Queen’s Chinese Guests from Hell
NEW YORK – “Her Majesty’s a pretty nice girl, but she doesn’t have a lot to say,” Paul McCartney sang…
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The Greening of African Technology
JOHANNESBURG – Technological innovation offers Africa huge possibilities. That is why I joined Africa’s movers and shakers last week at…
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