Income inequality is affecting everyone in the world, but it is difficult to measure. One metric that may become more common place is unequal access to the necessities of life. The New York Times has a fascinating piece on access to clean air in China.
Culture is the bedrock of all of world politics. I doubt that Bismarck, however, would approve of this diplomatic technique.
The Iranian response to the current charges about its nuclear program.
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