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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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Colombia and the Philippines: Worlds Apart but on the Same Path to Peace
Although located on different continents, Colombia and the Philippines have embarked on very similar paths toward peace with their respective armed groups. Each case presents opportunities for civil society to rebuild trust in the communities.
Quebec Youth Wield Political Power, But for How Long?
Quebec students have won the fight against the rising cost of college tuition by demanding attention from the province's politicians. Hallie Golden argues that this achievement presents powerful reassurance for students throughout the world fighting for higher education reform.
Iranian Presidential Election: A Path to Reform
Despite Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's history of suppressing secular leaders and the country's past election fraud, Henry "Chip" Carey makes the case that democracy and reform in Iran can only be advanced through the presidency.
In Old Army Guide, New Lessons in Religious Tolerance
American attitudes toward Muslims in World War II and the Cold War were in some ways more accepting than those in the current climate, argues Nick Danforth. He points to a 70-year old army guide that reminds us our notion of cultural differences are learned—and can be unlearned.
Viewfinder: A Political Journey Through Gibraltar
The sovereignty of Gibraltar has long been a thorn in British-Spanish relations. Last Monday's statements by British Foreign Minister William Hague that they stand ready to explore "new ways of taking forward dialogue and cooperation" with Spain and Gibraltar could signal a new round of sovereignty negotiations, with the UK ready to give up its claim. Ethan Wagner provides a photo essay and analysis of this tiny territory at the entrance to the Mediterranean.
On Visionary Leadership: David A. Andelman at L’Ecole Militaire
World Policy Journal Editor David A. Andelman gave a speech in Paris today at L’Ecole Militaire, the French military academy. He argued that successful leadership requires the active, hands-on pursuit of a comprehensive and visionary worldview.
America Drives Out Immigrants, Innovation
In a review of Vivek Wadhwa and Alex Salkever's new book The Immigrant Exodus: Why America is Losing the Global Race to Capture Entrepreneurial Talent, Elmira Bayrasli argues that America's immigration policy holds back its economic progress.
The Palestinians Want to Negotiate
In recent months, Palestinian leadership has shown a greater willingness to negotiate with Israel, dropping their demand that Israel freeze settlement construction as a precondition to peace talks. Andrew Wilson argues that America now has a chance to press Israel into taking Palestine's initiative seriously.
Don't Blame the Weather
In recent years, a number of social theorists have attempted to explain or predict violent conflict based on climate change. Lionel Beehner argues that this method is overly simplistic, since too many variables affect both violence and weather for either to consistently predict the other.
Democracy in China: The Popularity of Alexis de Tocqueville in the Middle Kingdom
With increasing standards of living for so many in China, a few Chinese bloggers contend there now maybe a higher probability of revolution—an idea that comes from an often overlooked book by Alexis de Tocqueville. Elizabeth Pond investigates the new popularity of the famed French thinker.
Mapping Migration: Putting Journeys in Context
Barrak Alzaid reviews an image and video project by Bouchra Khalili that documents tales of migration. By showing these journeys in and out of their geographic context, Khalili pushes viewers to imagine their stories.
Despite Chávez Victory, Venezuelan Opposition Gains Ground
The election results may be familiar as Hugo Chávez was reelected to a fourth consecutive term, but the political landscape is changing. Robert Valencia argues that Chávez's narrow victory has broader implications for a strengthening opposition party in Venezuela.
Iran’s Economic Twilight Zone
With the value of the rial in free fall, Paul Sullivan explains why its currency crisis may only be the first of its problems. Iran's mismanaged fiscal and monetary policy combined with its foolish foreign policy could also lead to dangerous bubbles in housing, land, and stocks.
World Policy on Air: Lester Brown
On this episode of World Policy on Air, World Policy Journal managing editor Christopher Shay and World Policy Institute senior fellow William Powers talk with environmental activist Lester Brown. On the release of Brown’s latest book, they discuss how demographics, climate change, and resource depletion are leading to a future of devastating food shortages, and why the developing world isn't ready to pick up the slack.
Who Owns the Earth? A Review of Fred Pearce's The Land Grabbers
As developers and resource-hungry investors flock to Africa, land rights take center stage. Fred Nelson distinguishes between "land acquisition" and "land grabbing" in a review of Fred Pearce's new book, The Land Grabbers.
Redemption After Jail: How The World Reintegrates Ex-Prisoners
Just like in the US, South Africa, Canada, and England all disproportionately incarcerate minorities. But Robert Valencia argues that where they differ from the U.S. is in their humanitarian policies to help these inmates after they are released.
Serving Democracy, or America, Abroad?
Tonight, millions of Americans will huddle around their televisions to watch the Democratic and Republican nominees for president spar in their first debate of the season. But what does the U.S. Commission on Presidential Debates, responsible for orchestrating the event, do between U.S. elections? In the current issue of World Policy Journal, Linda Kinstler investigates an effort to export U.S.-style debates around the world, sometimes with deleterious results.
The Arab Fall
As the influence of Western powers in the Middle East continues to dwindle, Jared Feldschreiber covers a panel of experts at the Blouin Creative Leadership Summit who debate the future of the region and what the West's role should be in them.
A Familiar Name Returns to South Korean Politics
Four decades ago, Elizabeth Pond's reporting on South Korea's president Park Chung Hee put her life in danger. Today, his daughter is working toward the presidency and Pond again is following it—though from afar.
Reclaiming Unused Urban Space
The previous World Policy Journal arts-policy nexus article examined water in a global context. For this piece, we highlight an issue closer to home, but which resonates across borders: the public use of unused space.
Venezuela’s Future in the Crosshairs
After more than a decade in power, Venezuela president Hugo Chávez may have finally met his match in Henrique Capriles Radonski. But no matter who wins next month's presidential election, Robert Valencia argues, Venezuela's leader will not have a clear mandate and will have a rocky road ahead.
Understanding Climate Change: Living the Modern Life
At the same time China is pushing its citizens to conserve, corporate interests are also pushing them to consume. Sociologist Chris Eberhardt explains the factors behind Chinese decisions to recycle, reuse, or wastefully consume.
For Complex Economies, No More Band-Aid Solutions
Amid complex economic challenges, many economic experts lament the failures of short-term mechanisms to address financial instability. WPJ Editorial Associate Hallie Golden reports from two financial panels at the Blouin Creative Leadership Summit.
Toward a More Nimble UN
As world leaders convene in New York City this week, Carlo Davis points out an underlying issue which enables modern asymmetric threats: the timidity of the UN.
Secrets of the Baltic: Swedish Cold War Neutrality Revisited
Few would have suspected that secret Cold War alliances were why non-Swedish tourists were prohibited from visiting the picturesque islet of Fårö, located just off Sweden's Baltic coast. Elizabeth Pond examines the little-known Scandinavian ties with NATO during the Cold War.
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