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February 16, 2023
Kate Aronoff
David Malpass Is Resigning From the World Bank. Good. Let Poorer Countries Pick His Replacement.
It’s past time to ditch the “gentleman’s agreement” whereby the United States gets to choose the World Bank head.
August 8, 2019
Katharine Walter
Ebola Outbreaks Are About Inequality
The deadly disease is a security threat only because it's neglected as a social justice issue.
August 14, 2018
Robert Foyle Hunwick
The 30-Year Manhunt for China’s Most Elusive Serial Killer
Why did Gao Chengyong rape and mutiliate 11 women—and why did he stop?
October 5, 2015
Rachel Riederer
How the Rich Profit from Natural Disasters
July 3, 2014
Michael Hobbes
Photos: Street Life in the Traffic Capital of the World

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