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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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Defying Conventional Wisdom with Stephen Schlesinger
In Part X of our series, we hear from former director, Stephen Schlesinger about his time with the World Policy Institute.
The Yen's Looming Day of Reckoning
Japan's plan to depress the value of the yen to boost trade will be a shock to both its neighbors and distant competitors. Andy Xie explains how the region's other countries should cope with a devaluation of the yen.
Incivility in Democracy: The Case of Turkey and the US
Nick Danforth reminds us that democracy has always been a a nasty, mean-spirited business. Only by recognizing how well it doesn't work will other countries like Turkey be able to successfully adopt our model, even when politics get ugly.
Competing in a World of Emerged Economics
According to Mickey D. Levy, the chief economist for Bank of America, the U.S. desperately needs to reform its economic policies beyond rancorous politics and short-termism in order to compete in a rapidly evolving world with the newly emerging markets.
Argentina’s High-Speed Trains: Delayed and Derailed
The financial crisis shattered Argentina's plans to build bullet trains. Michael S. Lerner explains what happened, what the latest developments have been, and what Argentina's future prospects for high-speed rail are.
China: The Patron of Global Buddhism?
With two international conferences on the horizon, China is making its strongest bid yet to establish a reputation as the patron of global Buddhism. But, as Elizabeth Pond elucidates, the path to patronage is fraught with pitfalls.
World Policy Reflections from Mary Van Evera
In Part IX of our series, longtime donor and World Policy Board member, Mary Van Evera describes why she choose to get involved with WPI, and what the Institute has meant to her for the past 50 years.
Netanyahu’s “Israeli Comfort”
A two-state solution is Israel's only viable option to keep its Jewish majority. Netanyahu needs to let go of his intoxicating fear of hostile Arabs, which fuels his illusion that Israel can maintain the status-quo—despite the irresistible logic of demography.
The Invention and Reinvention of the City: An Interview with Rem Koolhaas
In an interview with the Journal of International Affairs for its latest issue “The Future of the City,” Rem Koolhaas discusses how the economic and cultural changes of the 21st century are transforming world cities and also the practice of architecture.
Terrorism Undeterred: Nigeria's Boko Haram Failure
The recent kidnapping and murder of two Westerners illustrates the Nigerian government's continued failure to deal with Boko Haram, the terrorist group at the center of the nation's security crisis. Carl Unegbu argues that the time has come for Western governments to pressure Nigeria to respond to the growing threat.
In Cartagena, Romancing the Undone
While the bust of Obama's secret service agents grabbed the headlines in the U.S., the actual Organization of American States' summit revealed an even more important fact: The U.S. is losing influence to Brazil and other regional organizations.
How Bureaucracy Impedes Victory in Afghanistan
James L. Creighton draws from his own experience as an ISAF commander in Afghanistan and argues that bureaucracy is the main impediment to construction projects in the country launched by the US military.
Democracy: the Real Winner in the Bo Xilai Scandal
Bo Xilai's wife alleged involvement in the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood has brought about an opportunity for reformers to stake a stronger position in transforming China's future, says Elizabeth Pond.
More Pain for Spain
World Policy Journal interviews Jonathan Carmel of Carmel Asset Management on why the crisis in Spain is much worse than you think.
Israel bans Günter Grass for "What Must Be Said"
Glenn Petersen examines Günter Grass's "What Must Be Said" and the controversy surrounding it. The poem ignited an international firestorm and led to Israel banning the Nobel laureate.
Meeting Iran: A Nuclear Summit Not for the Faint-Hearted
With new international talks concerning Iran's nuclear capabilities set to start Friday, Gary Sick discusses the possibility of new sanctions and their potential effect on the 2012 U.S. presidential election.
From the Institute for World Order to the World Policy Institute
In Part VIII of our series, former World Policy president, Arch Gillies, reflects on his time with the Institute.
Lessons from Timbuktu: What Mali's Manuscripts Teach About Peace
While Mali finds itself in the midst of a violent conflict due to a military coup, many are seeking to quell the violence and restore peace and security through sanctions and other means. But Michael Covitt offers a possible path towards peace and reconciliation based upon ancient manuscripts from Timbuktu.
Syria and the Decline of NATO Military Clout
As NATO rules out a military intervention in Syria, the military alliance risks becoming irrelevant with the U.S. turning elsewhere for military partners. Erik Brattberg identifies three crucial issues that will determine whether NATO can remain a viable security alliance in the 21st century.
From Peace Process to Actual Peace
Shai Har-El argues that Israel and Palestine have not achieved peace because of their conflicting national narratives. Only by drawing up a new vision for peace will the conflict be resolved.
PTSD and the New U.S. Veteran Generation
In light of the recent murder of Afghan civilians by Army Sergeant Robert Bales, Glenn Petersen calls on the U.S. to acknowledge and address the psychological traumas that soldiers face from serving multiple combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The Arms Spending Surplus and the World Value Deficit
In Part VII of our series, we look at the Institute's security projects of the 70's and 80's, as they propelled WPI to the front of the disarmament movement.
Saving Endangered Languages
As part of the Spring 2012 World Policy Journal issue “Speaking in Tongues,” we invited acclaimed Lebanese singer Ghada Shbeir to write for The Big Question about the importance of keeping endangered languages alive.
An Arab Spring in North Korea?
Barack Obama recently visited the Korean Peninsula and told North Korean leaders to reform. Mark P. Barry argues that otherwise North Korea could go through a bloody uprising that could bring about tragic consequences for the region.
Netanyahu: Too Big for His Britches
The world is becoming increasingly vocal about their desire for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, and Andrew Wilson argues that Israel's embattled Prime Minister needs to change tack or his country could face painful sanctions.
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