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Wed, May 22, 2019 | 12:13

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Europe's only decision

As the European Parliament election approaches, Europe is abuzz with speculation over who will lead the main European Union institutions for the next five years. Among the positions up for grabs are those currently held by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker; European Council President Donald Tusk; Federica Mogherini, the EU high Representative for foreign affai...

Guest Column | 2019-05-21 17:14

Trump is politicizing pardons

A president's power under the Constitution to “grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States” can be an important safety valve when the criminal justice system fails or when an offender has served his time and turned his life around. But the pardon power must be exercised for good reasons and free of political favoritism, or else its legitimacy is degraded.

Guest Column | 2019-05-21 17:13

Resilience of Arab world's powers that be

Eight years after the Arab Spring, dreams of democracy in the Arab world have been dashed by the harsh reality of autocracy, corruption, and military rule. Yet Algeria and Sudan, neither of which was swept up in the 2011 turmoil, are now trying their luck at challenging the often-surreptitious powers that be - what Algerian demonstrators back in 1988 dubbed le pouvoir. Will A...

Guest Column | 2019-05-20 16:25

How Dick Lugar helped make us all safer

On Wednesday afternoon, two former U.S. senators from opposing parties - who famously forged an urgent program that safeguarded the world after the Soviet empire collapsed, and its vast nuclear, chemical and biological weapons were suddenly vulnerable to terrorists - were together for the last time.

Guest Column | 2019-05-20 16:24

Setting record straight about African migration

In recent years, images of young Africans attempting to reach Europe, sometimes through the most daring and desperate routes, have become a fixture on global and national news channels.

Guest Column | 2019-05-19 17:21

Election outlook for Europe's nationalist-populists

Steve Bannon, the man who helped President Donald Trump smash the American political establishment, set out early last year to help European far-right parties do the same to theirs. His goal, after being dumped by Trump, was to organize an alliance of Europe's far-right parties, headlined by Italy's Matteo Salvini, France's Marine Le Pen, and Hungary's proudly illiberal autoc...

Guest Column | 2019-05-19 17:15

A tale of retail survival: The future of bricks-and-mortar stores

The world best-known department store Macy's is closing eight stores this year as part of plans that were announced in August 2016. Two years ago, Macy's said it would close 100 stores. Officials said the aim was to concentrate on balancing the present stores with its strong digital presence. Needless to say, it is no wonder the traditional retail industry - physical stores -...

Guest Column | 2019-05-18 09:21

The cruelty of success - Korean athletes speak up

“Winning isn't everything … except when it is.” This is the dualistic message that many South Korean athletes have become all too familiar with.

Guest Column | 2019-05-18 09:21

Innovation and tragedy in Korea's taxi industry

Once upon a time, Uber X operated in South Korea. I should know: I was an avid customer. Even though prices were steeper compared to traditional taxis, I was willing to pay a price for guaranteed service.

Guest Column | 2019-05-18 09:20

Disturbing - and yet comforting - street scene

The event I am about to describe took place almost exactly three years ago. I was sitting on a bench in a little park in Gangnam awaiting the arrival of a friend when I heard a loud noise. It seemed to be a male voice, shouting in anger. My first inclination was to ignore it, but the commotion seemed to grow in intensity.

Guest Column | 2019-05-17 16:57

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