"What really makes Merkel stand out from her peers is her ability to hold on to power against all odds." In a recent article, Constanze Stelzenmüller takes a comprehensive look at German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s time in public office and asks the crucial question: has Merkel prepared her country for the future?
Making homes more resilient to a changing climate may not be as visible as other infrastructure projects, but can lead to lasting, ground-up improvements in environmental and economic resilience. This is a forward-looking step that the country needs to take in the years to come, argue Joseph Kane and Tara Pelton.
President Biden's foreign policy vision has promising prospects in sub-Saharan Africa, but his administration must work to avoid pitfalls from America's previous democracy-building efforts. Rebecca Rattner and Bjorn Whitmore discuss the integral role of civil society organizations in improving governance and emphasize the need for U.S. support.
Political dissent in Russia. In "Assignment Russia," award-winning journalist Marvin Kalb tells his personal journey through some of the darkest moments of the Cold War. Listen to Kalb explain on NPR's Morning Edition how Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny fits into the history of political opposition in Russia.
The rise of multinationals. Some people see multinational corporations as a big problem, while others see them as an important source of economic prosperity. To learn more about these businesses, pick up "Global Goliaths" or see a snapshot of findings from the book.
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