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Wednesday 02/August/2017 16:52 PM

Why are illiberal democrats popular?

The rise of “illiberal democracy” in Europe is one of the most baneful trends of our time. These regimes are typically centered on a leader who...

Wednesday 02/August/2017 16:41 PM

Protectionism will not protect jobs anywhere

As US and European political leaders fret about the future of quality jobs, they would do well to look at the far bigger problems faced by developing Asia...

Tuesday 01/August/2017 15:21 PM

Kenya moves malaria treatment closer to home

When it rains in Emusala village, a person sick with a fever can find it hard to get to the nearest health centre, which requires a trip along the slippery...

Monday 31/July/2017 21:56 PM

How to ease Syria’s suffering

For the last five years, U.S. policy on the Syrian civil war has revolved around supporting the United Nations’ efforts to find a political accommodation...