Cuba, hit by three hurricanes this season, is struggling through a new cycle of hard times. Its rich northern neighbor, Florida, is in recession and also could use some economic help. ...more

November 19, 2008

The world is on the cusp of the most profound shift in global power and influence in a century. Managing this quiet revolution calls for nothing short of a new international system, with a radical revision of existing institutions and patterns of doing business. It is a time for thinking big. ...more

November 18, 2008

The United States and the European Union's biggest powers quickly recognized Kosovo as an independent nation Monday, widening a split with Russia, China and some EU members that are strongly opposed to letting the territory break away from Serbia. ...more

February 19, 2008

The world's perception of China as a major global power is growing, with many people thinking it will rival the United States in influence by 2020, according to a major survey released this week. ...more

December 15, 2007