India - Future The Christian science Monitor India Rising: Can a giant democracy become an economic colossus - -
Democracies can seem less efficient than their autocratic rivals, but their strength lies in innovation. The key to India realizing its economic aspirations lies with harnessing its diverse and inclusive democracy. By Howard LaFranchi
India - Future The Christian science Monitor India rising: Can a great democracy become an economic colossus ? - -
Democracies can seem less efficient than their autocratic rivals, but their strength lies in innovation. The key to India realizing its economic aspirations lies with harnessing its diverse and inclusive democracy. By Howard LaFranchi
Israel - Internal Politics The New York Times Th one thing no Israeli wants to discuss - -
The decisive factor in next week’s election — and the reason for Benjamin Netanyahu’s durability — is a repressed memory. By Matti Friedman
Opinions The New York Times When did college turn so cruel --
We need more and better graduates. We sure don’t act that way. By Frank Bruni
Opinions The New York Times What I know about famous men's penises - -
And sincerely wish I didn’t.
By Julia Baird
Analysis The Foreign Policy In defense of leading from behind - -
So what if it's a terrible slogan? It's still the right strategy. By Leslie H. Gelb
China - Technological Supermacy The Foreign Affairs China's long march to technological supermacy - -
The Roots of Xi Jinping’s Ambition to “Catch Up and Surpass” By Julian Baird Girvitz
Opinions The New York Times The man Trump wishes he were - -
Jim Mattis and the formation of character. By David Brooks
U.S -- Iran The Economist Donald Trump and Hassan Rouhani talk about talking to each other - -
The prospect of an Iran-US summit is the most tantalising outcome of Emmanuel Macron’s diplomacy in Biarritz By The G-7 Summit
Argument The Foreign Policy Is Iraq the new front line in Israel's conflict with Iran - -
Nearly four decades after taking out Saddam Hussein’s nuclear reactor, Israel once again faces threats emanating from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. By Amos Yadlin & Ari Heistein
U.S. - China The New York Times How Trump abd Xi can both win their trade war - -
Each needs to step back for six months and work on a way to get to better, not perfect, or things will turn ugly fast. By Thomas L. friedman
Analysis The Foreign Affairs Against Identity politics - -
The New Tribalism and the Crisis of Democracy By Francis Fukuyama
Opinions The New York Times Seattle has figured out how to end the war on drugs - -
While other cities are jailing drug users, Seattle has found another way. By Nicholas Kristof
Syria - Re-building The New York Times What "victory" looks like: Journey through shattered Syria - -
On an eight-day visit, New York Times journalists given rare access to Syria found ruin, grief and generosity. What was missing after eight years of civil war? Young men and a middle class. By Vivian Yee & Meridith Kohut
Argument The Foreign Policy The Global food crisis is here - -
It’s not just that climate change is ravaging the world’s agriculture. Agriculture is also ravaging the climate. By Jason Hickle
New Generation - Free Speech The New Republic Who gets to speak freely ? - -
A new book takes the concerns of campus activists seriously. By Jacob bacharach
Israel - Palestinian Peace Plan The New York Times How the Palestinian - Israeli peace process became farce - -
We have peace plans with no partners and movements with no peace plans. By Thomas L. friedman
Opinions The New York Times Rethinking Ameraica's approach to the world - -
It’s time to reverse the reliance on military action rather than diplomacy. By The Editorial Board
India - Pakistan The Foreign Affairs The Gandi - Jinnah conversations - -
in the autumn of 1916, representatives of Hindus and Moslems met at Lucknow and concluded what was known as the Lucknow Pact, in an attempt to settle the differences between the two major Indian communities. By Sir Frederick Puchle
U.S -- Iran The Washington Post Gibraltor releases Iranian supertanker despite U.S. plea - -
Authorities in the British territory said Thursday they would release the Grace 1 oil tanker after receiving assurances that the vessel would not transport its cargo to Syria in violation of European Union sanctions. By Erin Cunningham
Analysis The Foreign Affairs The United States' perpetual war in Afghanistan - -
Why Long Wars No Longer Generate a Backlash at Home By Tanisha M. Fazel & Sara Kreps
Opinions The Foreign Policy How to make a lasting deal with Iran - -
Maximum pressure won’t make Tehran capitulate. Letting it enhance its conventional military capabilities could convince it to rein in proxies and curb its nuclear and missile programs. By Mahsa Rouhi
Iran - Israel The New York Times What was Iran hiding in a warehouse in Turquz Abad ? - -
Iran’s nuclear violations raise the stakes for Israel. By Bret Stephen
Analysis The Foreign Affairs What a war with Iran would look like - -
Neither Side Wants a Fight, but That Doesn’t Eliminate the Danger By Ilan Goldberg
Democracy The Economist The Army and the people face off in Algeria - -
Protests continue as the generals try to retain control By
Analysis The Economist Democracy's enemy within - -
Cynicism is gnawing at Western democracies By Print Edition
Israel - Middle East The Washington Post U.S. voices support for Israel as war fears rise in the Middle East - -
Israel unveiled details of what it called an expanded attempt by Iran to provide sophisticated missiles to Hezbollah in Lebanon. By James McAulery, Liz Sly & Karen Young
Iran & Freedom The Washington Post Iranian journalist seeks asylum in Sweden - -
He fled his hotel in Stockholm on Aug. 21 by slipping out for a cigarette break and dashing away on foot. By Erin Cunningham
FOCUS The Christian science Monitor NASA eyes the ocean: How the deep sea could unlock outer space - -
Exploring the deep sea emboldens scientists to open their minds to the impossible. This is Part 4 of “Peering into the deep,” By Eria Botkin - Kowacki
U.S -- Iran The Washington Post If Trump wants to meet Iran's Rouhani, both allies & enenmies will stand in his way - -
There is speculation that the two geopolitical rivals might meet on the sidelines of the event in a bid to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran By Adam Tylor
Insurance - The Poor The Economist The poor, who most need insurance, are least likely to have it - -
Mobile phones and innovative firms can help By Print Edition
Israel - Middle East Peace The Washington Post Attacks blamed on Israel across three Middle East countries ratchet up tensions - -
Strikes in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq suggest Israel is widening its efforts to curb Iran’s expanding regional reach. By Liz Sly & James McAuley
Middle East Crisis The Washington Post Iran - backed militias in Iraq threaten foreign aircraft, adding speculation Israel bombing Iraq - -
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq warned Wednesday that foreign aircraft flying over the country may be treated as “hostile” amid growing suspicions that Israel is responsible for mysterious explosions at militia bases. By Liz Sly
Turkey - ISIS The Economist How Turkey deals with returning Islamic State fighters - - By Print Edition
Analysis The Washington Post Why Italian governments so often end in collapse - -
In the last three decades, there have been 13 separate Italian prime ministers. By Adam T aylor
Philippines - Human Rights The Foreign Affairs The Vigilante president - -
How Duterte’s Brutal Populism Conquered the Philippines By Shiela S. Coronel
Trump - Foreign Policy The Foreign Policy Trump's plan to slash foreign aid puts Humanitarian programs in Jeopardy - -
Administration hopes to bypass Congress by running down the budget clock. By Robbie Gramer & Clum Lynch
India - Pakistan The Foreign Affairs The Gandhi - Jinnah conversation - -
in the autumn of 1916, representatives of Hindus and Moslems met at Lucknow and concluded what was known as the Lucknow Pact, in an attempt to settle the differences between the two major Indian communities. By Sir Frederick Puchle
Iran - American Media Personality The New York Times The New York Public Radio names a new leader, Goli Shekholeslmi - -
The chief executive of Chicago Public Media succeeds Laura R. Walker, who led WNYC and related outlets for nearly 24 years. By Ben Sisario
News Analysis The New York Times Trump and XI sittin' in a tree - -
Both men have overplayed their hand and are desperate to be seen as the winner in their trade war.
By Thomas L. Friedman
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