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List of January 2008 articles
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Ask the Author: Graham Fuller
In his January/February cover story, “A World Without Islam,” Graham Fuller takes issue with those who blame religion for the rift between East and West. He imagines what the world have looked like without Islam—and argues that it would look much the same. Now, he answers your questions about the role of religion, the future of the Middle East, and whether America invites terrorism upon itself.
Photo Essay: China vs. the Blizzard
What happens when the full force of winter strikes the world’s most populous country? Last week, freak snowstorms left a trail of chaos through nearly half of China, wreaking havoc on transportation networks and disrupting the Lunar New Year travel plans of millions.
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Seven Questions: The World According to Hamas
He’s been called a terrorist, an extremist, and the mastermind behind the recent chaos in Gaza. The state of Israel has even tried to assassinate him. But Khaled Meshaal, the political leader of Hamas, insists he is a moderate man in search of peace for the Palestinian people.
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Battlefield Earth
It may sound like science fiction, but it’s only a matter of time before the world’s militaries learn to wield the planet itself as a weapon.
The List: How to Steal an Election Without Breaking a Sweat
From Abuja to Islamabad, autocratic regimes have become adept at manipulating “free and fair elections” to stay in power. Here’s how they do it—and how to stop them.
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Photo Essay: Reverse Exodus
This week, something extraordinary happened. When the Israeli government closed off the Gaza Strip in an effort to stop militants from firing rockets into Israel, Palestinians took matters into their own hands.
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Seven Questions: Martin Feldstein on the “R” Word
Is the global economy headed for a rough patch? With the world’s stock markets in turmoil, FP spoke with distinguished Harvard economist Martin Feldstein on what a U.S. recession would mean for America and the world.
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Generation Putin
The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, and the Russia left in its wake has long since moved past the bad old days. Or has it? Rare survey data from the four main universities that feed Russia's Foreign Ministry reveals that the next generation of Russian diplomats may not turn out to be as “post-Soviet” as you think.
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The List: The World’s Top Spy Agencies
With the Cold War long over, the CIA no longer faces any real competition, right? Wrong. The world’s top espionage agencies are as busy as ever.
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Seven Questions: The De-Bremerification of Iraq
Iraq's parliament has finally passed a long-awaited new law aimed at allowing former Baathists to return to government jobs. Amb. Feisal al-Istrabadi, one of the “founding fathers” of the new Iraq, is optimistic about the legislation and says Iraqis are just undoing mistakes made by the United States.
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Stopping Climate Change in Mid-Air: A Modest Proposal
With scant notice from environmentalists, the Bush administration has quietly put in place a bold, unorthodox strategy for halting global warming. Now, it is time to take the next logical step.
How to Stop Climate Change in Mid-Air: A Modest Proposal
With scant notice from environmentalists, the Bush administration has quietly put in place a bold, unorthodox strategy for halting climate change. Now, it’s time to take the next logical step.
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The List: The World’s Top Social Networking Sites
Social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace have made the world seem like a small place after all. But even on the Internet, persistent language barriers and cultural differences mean that the planet may not be quite as interconnected as you think.
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Ask the Author: Graham Fuller
In his January/February cover story, “A World Without Islam,” Graham Fuller takes issue with those who blame religion for the rift between East and West. He imagines what the world have looked like without Islam—and argues that it would look much the same. Now, he answers your questions about the role of religion, the future of the Middle East, and whether America invites terrorism upon itself.
Photo Essay: China vs. the Blizzard
What happens when the full force of winter strikes the world’s most populous country? Last week, freak snowstorms left a trail of chaos through nearly half of China, wreaking havoc on transportation networks and disrupting the Lunar New Year travel plans of millions.
Seven Questions: The World According to Hamas
He’s been called a terrorist, an extremist, and the mastermind behind the recent chaos in Gaza. The state of Israel has even tried to assassinate him. But Khaled Meshaal, the political leader of Hamas, insists he is a moderate man in search of peace for the Palestinian people.
Battlefield Earth
It may sound like science fiction, but it’s only a matter of time before the world’s militaries learn to wield the planet itself as a weapon.
The List: How to Steal an Election Without Breaking a Sweat
From Abuja to Islamabad, autocratic regimes have become adept at manipulating “free and fair elections” to stay in power. Here’s how they do it—and how to stop them.
Photo Essay: Reverse Exodus
This week, something extraordinary happened. When the Israeli government closed off the Gaza Strip in an effort to stop militants from firing rockets into Israel, Palestinians took matters into their own hands.
Seven Questions: Martin Feldstein on the “R” Word
Is the global economy headed for a rough patch? With the world’s stock markets in turmoil, FP spoke with distinguished Harvard economist Martin Feldstein on what a U.S. recession would mean for America and the world.
Generation Putin
The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, and the Russia left in its wake has long since moved past the bad old days. Or has it? Rare survey data from the four main universities that feed Russia's Foreign Ministry reveals that the next generation of Russian diplomats may not turn out to be as “post-Soviet” as you think.
The List: The World’s Top Spy Agencies
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Seven Questions: The De-Bremerification of Iraq
Iraq's parliament has finally passed a long-awaited new law aimed at allowing former Baathists to return to government jobs. Amb. Feisal al-Istrabadi, one of the “founding fathers” of the new Iraq, is optimistic about the legislation and says Iraqis are just undoing mistakes made by the United States.
Stopping Climate Change in Mid-Air: A Modest Proposal
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How to Stop Climate Change in Mid-Air: A Modest Proposal
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