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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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Rapid-fire Coup: The Fall of Paraguay's Priest President
Last week the President of Paraguay, Fernando Lugo, was impeached, found guilty, and removed from office—all within 24 hours. Babur Asad analyzes the precipitous series of events within Paraguay's historical context.
One Small Step for Space Technology, One Giant Step for Space Policy
NASA's new focus on private enterprise, says Frank White, is the most important change in space policy since Kennedy vowed to land a man on the moon.
Germany’s Iron Lady: A Defense of Angela Merkel
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In face of censure from European politicians, pundits, and the press, Berlin-based Elizabeth Pond champions the prudent euro zone policies and fiscal belt-tightening of Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Five Decades, Five Themes
In this piece, we follow the evolution of WPI's philosophies and core values leading up to World Policy Around the Table: A 50th Anniversary Celebration and Conversation.
On Trial: Saudi Activists Pressure Government
Saudi human rights defenders are on trial for "breaking allegiance to the Kingdom." Ines Tamaddon, however, says it's likely a government ploy to intimidate other protesters.
Afghanistan's Mineral Wealth Undermines NATO Mission
In recent years, massive mineral deposits have been discovered in Afghanistan. Nathan William Meyer argues that the boon will be unlikely to improve the fate of the country in the long-term and will undermine the NATO mission in the short-term.
Trouble in the UN Press Core: Is One Reporter a Bully or a Crusader?
Richard Armstrong looks at the case of Matthew Lee, a scrappy independent reporter who's being investigated by the UN's press association. They say he's a bully, while he says he's getting punished for beating his competitors to the punch.
The Lisbon Strategy: The Only Hope for the Eurozone
In 2000, the EU announced the Lisbon Strategy, its vision of a more competitive and socially cohesive Union by the year 2010. Anis H. Bajrektarevic argues that the only solution to the many challenges facing the EU is to resuscitate this action plan.
Russia's Fight Over Intervention in Syria
Vladimir Putin, recently returned to the presidency, has been strongly opposed to western action against Syria. Ed Hancox looks at the reasons behind Putin's opposition, whether its motivated by his contrarian nature, Russia's strategic self-interest, or if religion has something to do with it.
A Mexican Cartel's Day at the Races
Drug money has always found its way into sports south of the border, but recent accusations of Mexican cartels investing in horses that raced in the United States are especially shocking. Robert Valencia looks at the phenomenon, and how the United States can do more to stop drug money getting into porous businesses like horse racing.
Letter from Arabia IV: Primacy of Faith
In light of the recent death of Prince Nayef of Saudi Arabia, David A. Andelman discusses the nexus of modernity and faith in the region.
The Three Principles of Sustainable Development
Over the past 60 years, hundreds of millions have been lifted out of poverty, and hundreds of millions more have obtained middle class lifestyles and opportunities. Arthur B. Keys Jr, president of International Relief and Development (IRD), explains the three principles that should guide sustainable development into the future.
Giving Globalization a Sporting Chance
Hooligans have long used soccer events as opportunities to pick nationalist fights but globalization may be putting a stop to that. Henry "Chip" Carey uses the Euro 2012 tournament to explain how.
Taking Refuge: The Syrian Revolution in Turkey
Today's World Refugee Day pays tribute to the more than 42 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. In the World Policy Journal's current issue, Jenna Krajeski explains Turkey's central role granting safe haven to thousands of Syrian refugees.
Letter From Venice: Growth, Italian Style
From the Council on the United States and Italy in Venice, David Andelman concludes the most important factor to pull southern Europe out of crisis is simple. It needs to grow its way out.
Target Cambodia
In the last few days Cambodia has arrested a french citizen allegedly at the behest of China, and signed a border agreement with Vietnam, in which it cedes a number of villages to their neighbor. In the current issue of World Policy Journal, Laura Rena Murray traveled to Cambodia and looked at how the country is effectively selling itself off to China and Vietnam.
Changing of the Guard: China's New Politburo
This fall one of the world's most important political events is slated to occur—the selection of a new set of members for the Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party in the People's Republic of China. Jonathan Brookfield gives a rundown of the top candidates to join the highest decision making body in China.
'Collateral Damage': Losing the War with al-Qaida
In light of the White House Kill List, Henry "Chip" Carey provides analysis of the U.S. Drone program and argues that it's a losing strategy in the fight against al-Qaida.
Paving the Way for Peace
In this entry, we look back at one of the Institute's major accomplishments over the years: the introduction of peace and world order studies into curriculums around the world. The Institute's work helped pave the way for this course of study, contributed to the establishment of peace research centers, and identified an educational need years before it was acknowledged by more "orthodox" political circles.
The Grit of the Long Haul: Incremental Progress in Post-Mubarak Egypt
Elizabeth Pond explains how the young Tahrir veterans plan to carry on their revolution in the face of entrenched Mubarak-era elites.
The Ice(land) Man Cometh
With so much attention focused on Greece, Peter Atwater analyzes new developments in Iceland's banking system and explains why the troubling news could mean more dark days for the Eurozone.
Remembering David Londoner
World Policy Institute reflects on David Londoner and his impact on WPI. David’s thoughtfulness, enthusiasm, keen intelligence, kindness, and generosity will be remembered.
Fleeing Burma: Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
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A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the southern part of Burma as the Muslim Rohingya minority clash with ethnic Rakhine Buddhists. The violence has already left scores dead and sent tens of thousands fleeing the border into already packed refugees camps in Bangladesh. Saiful Huq Omi documented the lives of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and Britain in World Policy Journal's Summer 2011 issue.
Conversation: The Once and Future War
A new cyberweapon called “Flame” has attacked computers in Iran, Palestine, and Sudan. Called the "perfect spy," Flame copies files, records audio and video from the victims' own computers, and tracks every key stroke. In Fall of 2011, World Policy Journal sat down with Major General Jonathan Shaw, charged with Britain's cyberwarfare operations, who warned about the dangers of using such computer super worms.
Rethinking Western Intervention and Human Rights
After last years intervention in Libya and amid calls for similar involvement in Syria, Azadeh Pourzand argues that human rights organizations need to consider carefully the consequences of calls for international action. Otherwise they risk becoming the tools of Western hawks agitating for military action.
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