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Oct 14, 2026

Washington Watches China While the Real Giant Sits Next Door

The 10 nations with the deepest roots in America’s fields. Russia and Iran barely register.

Latest Issue

Oct 14, 2026

Washington Watches China While the Real Giant Sits Next Door

The 10 nations with the deepest roots in America’s fields. Russia and Iran barely register.

Recent Issues

Oct 13, 2026

Venezuela’s Plotters Have Struck Out 13 Times Since 1952

Two scholars have logged 497 takeover bids since 1950. The U.S. and China have none.

Oct 12, 2026

The 10 Countries With the Highest Inflation in the World

Venezuela’s prices rise 387.4% this year, more than five times the next country. Iran is climbing. Argentina has dropped to fourth.

Oct 11, 2026

Eight of the Top Ten Sit on the Pacific Ring of Fire

Every volcano that erupted in the past 11,700 years counts. Italy, home of Etna, has 13.

Oct 9, 2026

Three London Landmarks Make the Global Top Ten

2025’s busiest art addresses. The top 100 drew over 200 million, short of 2019’s 230 million.

Oct 8, 2026

Microstates Claim Three of the Top Five Spots for Life Expectancy

Ranked by the UN's 2023 estimates for babies born that year. The U.S. sits 44th of 193.

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