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Indicators for success

National governments everywhere are anxious to understand where to invest so as to make the most of their countries’ potential strengths. By scoring locations and sectors on a scale that measures capabilities and competitiveness – by using…

Il destino di Hong Kong che sembra giĂ  segnato

Le proteste che dall'inizio di giugno hanno infuocato Hong Kong sono state innescate dall’ opposizione a un disegno di legge che avrebbe consentito l'estradizione in Cina per i cittadini della ex colonia britannica. Il timore piĂą diffuso…

US-China: The cool war

What is the current structure of international relations? No topic has generated more heated, erudite debate since the end of the Cold War in 1991. I will argue that today’s global structure is one of “emerging bipolarity.” The US and China…