The Age of Transparency
The push for ubiquitous surveillance may, oddly enough, result in greater transparency of state practices as the gaps between rhetoric and reality become more visible.
Courtesy: Foreign Affairs
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Can Central Banks Goose Growth?
In order to avoid the next economic downturn, bold action needs to be taken by the world's central bankers and policymakers.
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Why We Still Need the World Bank
The author explains in detail the functions of the World Bank and how it has evolved over the years. He also argues that while the bank has adapted to shifts in economic influence and the rise of emerging markets, it must become even more innovative and representative.
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Not Ready for Prime Time
The world’s leading international institutions may be outmoded, but Brazil, China, India, and South Africa are not ready to join the helm. Their shaky commitment to democracy, human rights, nuclear nonproliferation, and environmental protection would only weaken the international system’s core values.