World Watch
Insight on what's happening beyond the United States.
- Botswana and Zimbabwe: A Tale of Two Countries Marian L. Tupy 05/14/2008
- Since gaining independence, one has become a success while the other has become a dismal failure. What explains that?
- Playing for Keeps: A Symposium THE AMERICAN 05/09/2008
- Will the Beijing Olympics ultimately help or hurt the cause of freedom in China? THE AMERICAN asked eight experts.
- The Fast-Track Trade War Claude Barfield 05/07/2008
- No matter how our allies react to the Colombia spat, the politics of FTA passage may have been permanently changed.
- India vs. the WTO Roger Bate 05/01/2008
- New Delhi has a dodgy record on safeguarding intellectual property rights. Here’s how it could improve.
- Sweden’s Missed Opportunity Desmond Lachman 05/01/2008
- Despite some positive labor market reforms, its bloated welfare system and crushing tax burden remain entrenched.
- Turkey’s Uncertain Future: A Symposium THE AMERICAN 04/30/2008
- Is the ruling party of Prime Minister Erdoğan a threat to Turkish democracy? Five experts share their thoughts.
- A ‘Malaria Day’ Resolution Roger Bate 04/24/2008
- Rolling back the insect-borne disease will require better coordination between aid agencies and private companies.
- Moving Backward in East Asia Michael R. Auslin 04/23/2008
- Some of America’s most important bilateral alliances are at risk of coming unmoored. It’s time to change course.
- Il Cavaliere Rides Again Michael Barone 04/20/2008
- Silvio Berlusconi has won a third term as Italy’s prime minister. His victory may have important consequences.
- Thailand’s Creaking Health System Roger Bate 04/09/2008
- The government’s lack of spending on healthcare is a scandal—but abusing intellectual property rights won’t help.