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What happens to the UK when the American empire inevitably falls?

Many world leaders and political thinkers believe we're seeing the slow but inevitable decline of the United States, largely led by Donald Trump. While many would relish a shift in power in the larger ...

In his new book, Rana Dasgupta shows how imperial Britain hijacked successful Asian economies

This Asian prize – the “diwani” – would relieve the pressure to find silver elsewhere, reduce the number of treasure ships ...
Greek Reporter

The Rise and Fall of Washingtonia: The American Philhellene’s Vision to Rebuild Greece

Howe financed an ambitious plan for rural reconstruction: the creation of a model community known as "Washingtonia".
Greek Reporter

The Rise and Fall of Washingtonia: The American Philhellene’s Vision for Rebuilding Greece

Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe financed an ambitious plan in Greece to build a model agricultural community called Washingtonia.
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The EconomistOpinion

Europe’s five stages of grief for the transatlantic alliance

To misquote Mark Twain, reports of the demise of the transatlantic pact have in the past been greatly exaggerated. But an “alliance” which involves threats and bullying is unworthy of the name; at ...