Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Remembering D-Day, understanding Egypt's election, and analysis on Europe, Asia, and energy. Plus, the geography of innovation, the end of history, and soccer.

Remembering D-Day Through a 21st Century Lens

"The Real Lesson of D-Day," Peter Harris - The National Interest, June 9, 2014

Another Election, Another Strongman?

"The Banality of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi," Steven A. Cook - Foreign Affairs, June 8, 2014

"The Field Marshall Plan," Matthew Hall - Atlantic Council, June 9, 2014

Winners and Losers in the European Parliamentary Election

"Tremors in the European Body Politic," Quentin Peel - Chatham House, June 4, 2014

"United Europe as Elusive as Ever," Arunabha Bagchi - The Statesman, June 9, 2014

Germany and Europe in a Changing Environment

"The Berlin Republic: An Independent Germany Faces the 21st Century," Jonathan Laurence - Brookings, June 6, 2014

"Europe's Wimpy Servility is Really Wisdom," Stephen Kinzer - The Boston Globe, June 8, 2014

"Europe in a Multipolar World," Volker Perthes - Project Syndicate, June 9, 2014

Tensions in Asia

"China's Budding Ocean Empire," Robert D. Kaplan - The National Interest, June 5, 2014

"Japan's Pivot Away from the West Leads Back to China," Patrick Smith - The Fiscal Times, June 9, 2014

The Global Energy Market

"Resources and Canada's First Nations," Andrew Grant - Canadian International Council, June 9, 2014

"Shale Oil and Gas the Latest Energy Frontier for South America," Alexis Arthur - OilPrice.com, June 5, 2014

Geography of Innovation

"The Rise of Innovation Districts: A New Geography of Innovation in America," Bruce Katz and Julie Wagner - Brookings, May 2014

The End of History?

"A World War Between Classes, Not Countries," Ismael Hossein-Zadeh - Asia Times Online, June 9, 2014

"At the 'End of History' Still Stands Democracy," Francis Fukuyama - The Wall Street Journal, June 6, 2014

Keep Your Eyes on the Ball!

"How the U.S. Military Shaped American Soccer," Aaron Gordon - Pacific Standard, June 9, 2014

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