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Issue 167 February 2010

The struggle for Iran's soul


27th January 2010 - Issue 167

As the opposition protests continue, the country is finding itself increasingly torn between conflicting views of what it means to be an Iranian and a Muslim

Issue 166 January 2010

Volcker's return


27th January 2010 - Issue 166 Free entry

More than anyone, Paul Volcker created the modern banking world. Now he may be about to revolutionise it again—but this time from the left

China's rough injustice


27th January 2010 - Issue 166 Free entry

The execution of Akmal Shaikh completely undermines the idea that economic success brings with it social and political liberalisation

Issue 165 December 2009

The mother of all paradoxes


27th January 2010 - Issue 165 Free entry

Stronger maternity rights can help mothers, but they will hurt employers and women in general

How green are your beans?


27th January 2010 - Issue 165 Free entry

Supporting Kenyan vegetable growers is more important than obsessing about buying British

The price of peace


27th January 2010 - Issue 165 Free entry

Avoiding failure in Afghanistan means embracing its patronage politics—bribes and all

Issue 164 November 2009

So, what's the big plan?


27th January 2010 - Issue 164 Free entry

One year on, Obama's foreign policy seems to be vacillating—allies both at home and abroad are proving uncooperative

How power changed a president


27th January 2010 - Issue 164 Free entry

A year after his election, Obama's promise of change remains unfulfilled, and his country as divided as ever. But he could yet be one of the greatest presidents America has ever had

Issue 160 July 2009

Fathoming financial failure


27th January 2010 - Issue 160

Two impressive books on the financial crisis shed some light on its causes. Yet questions of blame and consequence are still being skirted

China's naval gazing


27th January 2010 - Issue 160 Free entry

Europe and America can no longer afford to ignore China's increasing influence in the Indian Ocean