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Distorted by partisan passion and rising inequality, they are a reflection of popular frustrations — not overall growth

A dystopian vision of the future may not come to pass

Beijing wants trade but not responsibility.

Despots hate cities and the mayors who run them.

Editorial Note: The dates cited in Eugene Politovsky’s account are from the old Russian Orthodox calendar, which is 13 days behind that of the (Gregorian) calendar system used in this article.A recent War on the Rocks article on the failure of the Spanish Reserve Fleet to prepare for war with the Un

Just how little diesel can China get away with using? We’re in the process of finding out.

A year ago, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s annual address to Congress shocked the nation with revelations of billions of dollars of graft involving flood-control schemes. The disclosure triggered an economic slump as projects slowed and consumers and businesses cut spending.

A dystopian vision of the future may not come to pass

Beijing wants trade but not responsibility.

Despots hate cities and the mayors who run them.