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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Many Lefts of Latin America
Latin America's leftists are anything but united.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Sons of the Fathers
Saudi Arabia isn't the only Arab country where economic and political success hinges on succession. These Middle Eastern scions have been groomed to continue their family's rule. But are they as committed to reform as they seem?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Failed States 2007: Long Division
What holds back many of the world's most fragile regimes is that they were never truly in charge in the first place.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Failed States 2007: There Goes the Neighborhood
In some of the world's most dangerous regions, failure doesn't stop at the border's edge. It's contagious.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Failed States Index 2007: Leading the Way to the Bottom
Many states must endure poverty, corruption, and natural disasters. But, for the weak, there is nothing more costly than a strongman calling the shots.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Failed States 2007: The Best and Worst
This year, several vulnerable states took a step back from the brink.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Failed States Index 2007: Failing the Faithful
The world's weakest states are also the most religiously intolerant. Countries with a poor freedom of religion score are often most likely to meet their maker.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Globalization Index 2007: Urban Outfitted
Why the least-globalized countries should be wary of their boomtowns.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Globalization Index 2007: Trafficking in Information
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