Burma’s Redemption More Domestic Than Imported
Burma's gradual return to international good grace is probably more a case of homegrown changes than a result of economic sanctions, argues one influential analyst.
Thinner Mice March to Mealtime Rhythm
Rather than count calories, people who want to lose weight may want to count minutes. Investigators led by…
Airport to Nowhere: Spain’s Costly No-Fly Zone
While having some of the wobbliest finances in Europe, here’s how a Spanish county built an airport nobody—except one lucky politician—wanted.
Spain’s Vacant Airport Typifies European Woes
As the governments of Euro-zone states totter and fall, a public works project in Spain illustrates the sort of thoughtless expenditure that underlies their economic distress.
Post-Gadhafi: What’s Next for Libya’s Government?
As our correspondent in Libya has learned, rushing to the ballot box might be the biggest mistake there is.