by Nelson Graves | 2 Nov 2016 | Americas, Government, Politics, United States
This U.S. election is calling into question the post-war world order. Whoever wins will have to address grievances shared on both sides of the Atlantic. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump shake hands at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York, 20...
by Nelson Graves | 1 Nov 2016 | Americas, Europe, Politics, United States
By Nelson Graves U.S. populists such as Donald Trump share grievances with supporters of Britain’s campaign to leave the European Union, including antagonism towards immigrants and antipathy towards elites, but not all contemporary populists are cut from the...
by Nelson Graves | 25 Oct 2016 | Environment, United States
We have technology to avert climate disaster. But do we have the political will? A leading environmentalist is cautiously optimistic we can save the earth. The world has all the technology it needs to prevent rising temperatures from destroying the earth, but...
by News Decoder | 17 Oct 2016 | Economy, United States
Tempted to erect trade barriers to protect jobs at home? Think again, says Alan Wheatley, who holds up the iPhone as “the essence of trade.” High school students participating in a mini-course on the U.S. elections recently peppered News-Decoder...
by News Decoder | 6 Sep 2016 | Europe, United States
This is the first of two articles on the consequences of British voters’ decision to leave the European Union. By James Ryder Picture the scene: January 20, 2017. Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump, just sworn in, turns to cheering well-wishers crowded...