Egypt’s Economic Modernization Will Support Democratization

A successful Egyptian transformation to democracy will require not only political reform, but also increased economic opportunities for the Egyptian [...]

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Republican Candidates Face New Hampshire Voters

On January 10, voters in the New Hampshire primary became the first Americans to cast secret ballots in the long [...]

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Vaclav Havel Exposed Emptiness of Repressive Ideology

As an artist, Vaclav Havel spoke the truth to his country about one-party rule and the denial of basic human [...]

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Presidential Candidates Step Up Campaigns in Critical States

Even though the presidential election is still months away, candidates are working feverishly to win over voters in key states [...]

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Biden: Entrepreneurship Requires Free Speech, Free Thinking

Governments must allow their people to speak and think freely if they want to encourage entrepreneurship and the economic rewards [...]

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Biden to Visit Turkey, Greece for Economic, Security Talks

Vice President Biden travels December 2–5 to Turkey and Greece for extensive economic and security talks, senior White House advisers [...]

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Obama, EU Leaders Meet amid Euro Crisis

The United States urged European Union officials to move forcefully and decisively in responding to the mounting crisis involving the [...]

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Free People Create Economic Growth, Obama Says

A country’s greatest economic resource is the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of its people, President Obama says, and open and [...]

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Obama: A Firewall to Stop Europe’s Crisis Spreading

The following op-ed by President Obama was published in the Financial Times on October 28. There are no republication restrictions.
When [...]

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Through Vote, Tunisians Took “Important Step Forward,” Obama Says

Nine months after their revolution toppled Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s regime, the Tunisian people exercised their right to freely [...]

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