The true victors of the Cold War were visionaries like Vaclav Havel, Lech Walesa, and Yeltsin as well as the peoples of Eastern Europe. But…
The role of science, technology, and engineering in solving Africa's most challenging economic problems—from telecommunications to…
Asia’s return to the center of world affairs is the great power shift of the 21st century. In 1750, Asia had roughly three-fifths of the…
European leaders will meet Friday for yet another “historic” summit at which the fate of Europe is said to hang in the balance. Yet it is…
This month, after nearly nine years, the American war in Iraq is finally drawing to a close. At its peak, 170,000 Americans were stationed…
Barney Frank’s impending exit from Congress is a milestone not just for him, but also for the remarkable set of civic leaders who came of…
Not long ago, many pundits agreed that the Republican nomination was Mitt Romney's to lose. Now, with one recent poll showing Gingrich up a…
Are teachers’ impacts on students’ test scores (“value-added”) a good measure of their quality? This question has sparked debate largely…
Covert Racism, subtle often hidden form of racism is explored through a multi-disciplinarian lens. The volume challenges the notion of a…