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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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China vs. the US: the Turning Point (Part 2)
In the second part of his speech, Seymour Topping argues that the Truman administration's agreement with Chiang Kai-shek marked a turning point in the U.S. and China's relationship.
How to Win an Election
Cartoonist Damien Glez from Burkina Faso imagines Joseph Kabila sharing rigging tips with Vladimir Putin after elections in Congo and Russia. Both leaders have been accused of falsifying the results.
Are Colombian Refugees Ecuador's Scapegoats?
Fleeing Colombia's factional violence, thousands have spilled into Ecuador, causing tensions and disruptions. Diplomatic relations are healing, but at the refugees' expense.
Rwanda: France’s Long Silence
More than a decade after the genocide in Rwanda, the role of France and its military is still unclear. Tutsi women have accused French soldiers of rape, but France remains silent over its responsibility for crimes against humanity.
China vs. the US: The Roots of a Love-Hate Relationship (Part 1)
In a speech given at Columbia University on December 7th, Seymour Topping looks back on 50 years of U.S.-China relations. In part one, Topping argues that the origins of the love-hate relationship between Mao's China and the U.S. still has a lot to teach.
China and the US
Seymour Topping looks back on the last 50 years of China-U.S relations, tracing the roots of the current relationship.
Germany: Europe’s ‘Indispensable Nation’
While the recent European Union summit may not have stopped the eurozone crisis, Elizabeth Pond says the meeting did determine its leader: Germany.
Russian Opposition Steps into the Light
After more than a week of protests against Russia's elections, Pavel Khodorkovsky says these demonstrations are a milestone for the Russian people.
Meaningful Peace
The Nobel Peace Prize awards individual accomplishments in the pursuit of just that, peace. But what kind of peace? Détente prevented nuclear war, but was the Cold War 'peace'? Meaningful peace, on the other hand, is deep, lasting, and founded on individual rights.
The Long and Winding Road to Secular Democracy
After electoral victories for Islamist parties in Tunisia and Egypt, the West should not expect the Middle East to follow their same path to secularism. Understanding what led to secular democracy in Europe will help both sides better appreciate the challenge facing nations of the Arab Spring.
The Globalization of Finance: The Tide Turns
While the euro crisis is spreading, Jay Pelosky argues the battle for global finance has just begun.
No Shows: Why Egyptian-Americans Are Failing to Vote
While the turnout of Egyptian-American voters in Egypt's parliamentary elections remains low, Egyptian liberals are holding out hope they will have more impact on this summer's presidential election.
Portfolio: Myanmar to Take Back these Rohingya?
The government of Myanmar says it is taking back its oppressed Muslim minority, the 28,000 strong Rohingya population, who live in refugee camps in Bangladesh. Take a look back at the Portfolio from the Summer 2011 issue of World Policy Journal, where Saiful Huq Omi's powerful photos show life as a Rohingya refugee.
Gambling on Elections: Congo’s Presidential Problem
In Congo, election results should be announced December 6th. The country's second election since independence in 1960 could either strengthen its democracy or, with enough voting irregularities, lead to conflict.
A Passage to Kabul
After over 10 years of occupation, Franz-Stefan Gady reflects on the parallels between the U.S. presence in Afghanistan and England's colonial rule of India. The U.S. would have a lot to learn from E.M. Forster's book A Passage to India which explores the effects of an occupation on both "natives" and "imperialists."
Israel and Palestine: Changing the Terms of Agreement
Andrew Wilson argues that the impasse in the Middle East might be broken with a change of language. A settlement "lull" rather than a freeze could open the door to negotiations.
A Sunday Test for Russian Democracy
Even if United Russia, Putin's party, wins the election on Sunday, a good showing for the opposition parties would demonstrate growing discontent to Putin's rule.
Working Together for Arctic Security
The collaboration around Arctic security should serve as an example of international cooperation for areas rich with natural resources.
Nepal: How Good Governance Starts
In Nepal, a movement to settle disputes through dialogue and compromise could inspire better governance.
Yemen: Descending into Despair
After 33 years of autocratic rule, President Ali Abdullah Saleh handed over power, but the violence in Yemen hasn't ended. On Thursday, five protesters were killed by Saleh loyalists. In the Fall 2011 issue of World Policy Journal, Jennifer Steil explores how politics have led Yemen to the brink of a humanitarian disaster.
Russian Reset Remains Lost in Translation
When Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hit a mock “reset” button with her Russian counterpart, the U.S. tacitly accepted Russian supremacy in the Caucasus.
Back to Havana
Since the Obama administration lifted restrictions on travel to Cuba, more and more Cuban Americans are expected to travel to Cuba. Nathan Frandino tells the story of one of the many Cuban families returning to their homeland for the first time since fleeing the oppressive Castro regime.
Bi-Sectoralism: Strength From Within
In a globalized economy, Jay Pelosky and Bruce W. Jentleson argue that the U.S. has to acknowledge it is no longer sitting on top of the world. Both politicians and the private sector must work together to kick-start the economy.
Argentina Opens its Doors
While the rest of the world is closing its doors to immigrants, Argentina is bucking the trend. Instead of causing a social disaster, Elizabeth Slater argues that Argentina's open immigration policy is working, and the rest of the world should take notice.
From Mexico to Soho: Artists Seek to End Violence in Juarez
As the Mexican and U.S. governments fail to fight crime and drug cartels in the border city of Juarez, one group is looking to an unlikely source for help.
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