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Timothy Mitchell, Columbia University, School of International & Public Affairs

Just one year ago, all eyes were on the Middle East — in particular, Egypt — as the Arab Spring sprung. One year later, the

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch Vladimir Nabakov read the famous opening to “Lolita” in English and then in his

How many times, when your kid or your spouse or your friend, has done that one thing that really bothers you — have you said:

Alain de Botton was born in Zurich, Switzerland in 1969 and now lives in London. He is a writer of essayistic books that have been

Ever wonder why, if so much of our economy is based on service, great service is still so rare? Or why, if your call is