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Is Print Dead?

David Perlmutter explores the move from print newspapers to online-only editions.

Tomorrow in History: May 24, 1844

A celebration of the telegraph.

This Day In History: May 22
Claude McKay and Langston Hughes

A closer look at Claude McKay and Langston Hughes.

E.J. Dionne and Mickey Edwards: Bipartisan Exchange
Part Three

E.J. Dionne and Mickey Edwards in conversation.

Very Short Introductions: Modern China

Rana Mitter answers a few questions on ‘Modern China: A Very Short Introduction’.

State-Administered Retirement Plans for the Private Sector: A Bad Idea

Zelinsky criticizes proposals for the states to administer private sector retirement savings plans.

Jennifer got a gleam in her eye – and she told me all about her favourite title ‘A Geishas Journey’. It was a book about young Japanese girl who sets out to master the ancient art of being geisha. I was fascinated about young Ruriko’s transformation from a school girl into the adult geisha, Komomo.

Luck and American History

Mark McNeilly looks at the intricacies of luck in history.

Beyond Citizenship

How has globalization changed the way we look at our nationality?

On The Daily Show

David Perlmutter reflects on The Daily Show.

Fixing Failed States

Ashraf Ghani has taught at Johns Hopkins, Berkeley, and Kabul University, worked at the World Bank, served as Finance Minister of Afghanistan, and been credited with a range of successful reforms in Afghanistan in the years following 9/11. He is currently the Chairman of the Institute for State Effectiveness. Clare Lockhart is Director of the […]