#cold war

During the cold war, the USSR repeatedly irradiated the United States embassy in Moscow with microwaves. After the publication of […]

At the heart of China’s economic take-off during the last four decades is a fragile equilibrium between economic reforms and one-party rule. The communist party has demonstrated pragmatism and adaptability – but just at a time when China seeks to fully enter the knowledge economy and participate in global markets, it has put the brake on further reforms.