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Illuminating the Arts-Policy Nexus 
Illuminating the Arts-Policy Nexus is a fortnightly series of articles on the role of art in public policymaking. This series invites WPI fellows and project leaders as well as external practitioners to contribute pieces on how artists have led policy change and how policymakers can use creative strategies.
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Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World
In Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World, World Policy Institute Senior Fellow Ian Bremmer illustrates a historic shift in the international system and the world economy—and an unprecedented moment of global uncertainty.
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Nation for Sale: Selling Sierra Leone
Jennifer Wilmore looks at the efforts of the government of Sierra Leone to re-brand their country's image, and attract much needed foreign investment to the war-torn west African state.
Straight Talk on the War on Drugs
The War on Drugs has been enormously expensive, bringing with it human and financial costs to traffickers, security personnel, and everyday citizens. Drug Policy Alliance Founder and Director Ethan Nadelmann explains how to reduce drug-related violence by creating new national drug policies.
Anti-Austerity Movement Strikes the UK
As austerity measures in several European countries have led to the downfall of ruling conservative governments, similar actions proposed by David Cameron and his Conservative Party in the UK may lead to their exit from office as well.
Canada Breaks Its Environmental Agreements
The Canadian government recently withdrew from the Kyoto Protocol. Erica Dingman points out that this is just the latest setback for the Canadian environment movement as the Conservative government rolls back previously agreed to environmental commitments.
Justice for Srebrenica
The trial of Ratko Mladic and Slobodan Milosevic (posthumously) for crimes of genocide they committed during the Balkan wars begins today, almost two decades after the fact. Elizabeth Pond describes how justice is finally being served and what impact it may have.
Global Warming, Redux
As it did in the 12th and 13th centuries, global warming threatens to harm the countries near the equator while boosting agricultural yields in the north. But this time, argues Alex Li, even northern countries like Canada and Russia will suffer due to climate change because of the world's interconnected economies.
IMF: Their Firewalls, Our Money
While all politics may be local politics, some debates should be more local than others. George A. Pieler and Jens F. Laurson argue that the IMF's increasing involvement in intra-EU political maneuvering is a compelling reason to expand IMF leadership beyond Europe.
In Latin America, Nuclear Power on Shaky Ground
The nuclear disaster in Fukushima has given nuclear power proponents in Latin America pause. Michael S. Lerner explores how a new level of caution has affected different Latin American nations' energy goals.
Letter From Arabia II: Moving Down
In the 1970s and 80s, Saudi Arabia enjoyed unprecedented prosperity thanks to an oil boom windfall. Now a potential real estate crisis is threatening the Middle Eastern kingdom's burgeoning baby-boomers. David A. Andelman discusses the problems Saudi Arabia's middle class faces and the royalty's role in the emerging crisis.
Above the Law: U.S. Crimes during The War on Terror
International prosecution of crimes against humanity are on the rise. But Henry "Chip" Carey notes a troubling trend: Officials in countries like the U.S. have yet to be prosecuted for committing torture and other war crimes during the ongoing War on Terror.
Why Germans Are So Skeptical About Nuclear Energy
Germans aren't unique in Europe in their antipathy towards nuclear energy. But what sets Germany apart, Paul Hockenos says, is that such anti-nuclear sentiment exists in a country that relies so much on energy intensive industries.
Letter from Arabia I: The More Things Change...
There is much that is new in contemporary Saudi Arabia—shiny skyscrapers, eight-lane highways, and wealthy businessmen from all over the world—but just scratch the surface and fundamentally there is much that remains the same, says David A. Andelman.
How Shaul Mofaz Can Jump-Start the Peace Process
The surprise appointment of Shaul Mofaz as Netanyahu's Deputy Prime Minister offers a unique chance to expedite the peace process. According to Andrew Wilson, with the right steps and some help from the Quartet, the two-state solution is back on the table.
Europe: Pain, No Gain
Tightening one’s belt can be a necessary measure in times of trouble, but Dovilas Bukauskas argues, austerity alone will not save Europe.
The Bisectoralists: Competing in a Global Era
In the sixth installment of their Bi-Sectoralism series, WPI board member Jay Pelosky and Professor Bruce W. Jentleson talk about recalibrating America's role for "competing in a global era."
The Three Steps to Recovery in Afghanistan
Dr. Arthur B. Keys, Jr talks about what the U.S. and the international community must do to continue development in Afghanistan. His answer: building capacity with local partners.
A World Policy Legacy
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In Part XI of our series, Walter Eberstadt looks back on the Institute's relationship with the New School, the ground-breaking work of our senior fellows, and the difficulty of "breaking the WPI habit."
In the Wake of Chen Guangcheng's Escape
Blind activist Chen Guangcheng's escape from house arrest in China and his pending deal to go to the U.S. has revealed a new political landscape. Elizabeth Pond discusses why the more reform-minded members of China's government are making gains.
The Myth of Singapore
Chee Soon Juan, the beleaguered leader of the Singapore Democratic Party, gives a detailed and devastating account of the terrible economic conditions facing many citizens in Singapore, which is in direct contrast to the official statements of the ruling Singapore government.
Vietnamese Hip Hop Exposes North-South Divide
Helen Clark details the controversy over a hip hop anthem written by a Hanoi-based rap group in Vietnam that has re-ignited old cultural clashes between North and South Vietnam.
A Chance for the Italian Roma
After centuries of persecution, the Italian Roma continue to be one of the most marginalized groups in Europe. Nina Verdelli argues that new Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has a unique opportunity to rise above the political fray and reach out to the Roma community.
Switzerland to Germany: "We're not Crooks!"
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Elizabeth Pond discusses how the recent German-Swiss tax agreement demonstrates Switzerland's desire to change its reputation as an offshore tax shelter for dictators and mafia dons.
The Future of the City
At a joint World Policy Institute/Columbia University event, nine urban experts discussed the future of the city amidst increasing urbanization and technological innovation.
Burma's By-Elections: Small Steps Towards Change
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hailed Burma’s recent by-elections as a “dramatic demonstration of popular will” which proves that "even the most repressive regimes can reform." The government's drive for economic reform has suddenly provided the existing economic sanctions with more leverage as Burma is once again looking to expand its trade with the West.
Juárez: A Story of Resilience
The city of Ciudad Juárez in Mexico has been at the forefront of the Mexican drug war ever since the massacre of 16 innocent children by drug cartels in January of 2010. The community, however, is working to turn that tragedy into triumph through an initiative called "Todos Somos Juárez." Laura Vargas discusses the movement and how the city has embraced progress.
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