Taxing questions about democracy in the Middle East
In the Middle East, there appears to be a link between autocracy and low taxes. Would higher taxation lead to greater representation or repression?
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Circassian beauties and the ugly face of race
The curious cases of Rachel Dolezal and the Circassian ladies show just how meaningless race is, while Dylann Roof underlines the dangers of racism.
Read MoreEnslaved by the history of slavery
Failing to acknowledge the legacy of slavery on all our modern societies makes the present an unnecessary slave to history.
Read MoreThe leadership vacuum in Egypt is centuries old
Decades of authoritarianism and centuries of non-indigenous rule have led to a shortage of effective native leaders in Egypt, derailing the revolution.
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