Prison Playbooks

Lula da Silva released from prison to serve third term as President of Brazil.

Thucydides Trap

Is the enemy of your enemy really a friend?
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Prince of Peace

Politicians, policymakers, and peacekeepers file off at the United Nations.

USA v. Trump

One Damn Thing After Another

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Politico


Politicians & Statesmen Leading Crusades in Major Ways

Politicians & Statesmen Leading Crusades in Major Ways


Prince of Peace

Politicians, policymakers, and peacekeepers file off at the United Nations.


One Damn Thing After Another

United States of America v. Donald J. Trump


Lula's Prison Notebooks

Lula da Silva released from prison to serve third term as President of Brazil.


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Perspective


Features, Articles & Essays Apprising the World in Major Ways

Features, Articles & Essays Apprising the World in Major Ways


The Death of Labor Day

Protests, anarchy, and algorithms wave goodbye to American Pie and the end of summer.


A Magnificent Catastrophe

Pulitzer Prize winning author Edward Larson compares the first presidential race to the last, and tells DYLAN SMITH why dirty tricks and a 2-party system are the crux of a democracy in "A Magnificent Catastrophe."


Blacklisted

Face identification software is quick to justice, but things aren't always what they seem.


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Places


Charlatan embarks on the Halls of Power Around the World

Charlatan embarks on the Halls of Power Around the World


Lords of the Atlas

How did Morocco avert the Arab Spring? Charlatan travels to Africa and discovers a savvy constitutional monarch, a vibrant cosmopolitan culture, and the kismit of both at the resplendent La Sultana Marrakesh.


Hong Kong: Fortune's Bazaar

One China. Two Systems? Charlatan checks-in to the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong and discovers a command economy colliding with free market capitalism.


Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Charlatan checks-in to the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and discovers rebuke, reform and the inevitable River of Kings in Thailand.


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Powerbrokers


Movers & Shakers Affecting the World in Major Ways

Movers & Shakers Affecting the World in Major Ways


Accidental Republic

America was never intended to be a democracy. Judge HEATHER FERGUSON examines the republic we were always meant to be.


Women's World Cup 2023

Spain may’ve won the World Cup, but gender equality went into overtime.


Common Sense

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" ignited the Revolutionary War. Judge HEATHER FERGUSON explores whether it can save us from avarice and ambition?


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Statecraft


Soft Skills & Diplomacy Speak Truth to Power in Major Ways

Soft Skills & Diplomacy Speak Truth to Power in Major Ways


Razing Morale on Capitol Hill

U.S. Congressman Barney Frank paced himself through 32 years on Capitol Hill masterfully charting a new world. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING sits down with the political icon in Washington DC.


Queen Anne: The Politics of Passion

She consolidated England and Scotland to create Great Britain. Contributor MATTHEW FLACKS visits Lady Anne Somerset in London to discuss "Queen Anne: The Politics of Passion."


New American Moment

Construction of the controversial Mexico—U.S. Barrier Wall has begun. Contributor DYLAN SMITH explores how DACA, Dreamers and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval are informing the New American Moment.


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