March 15, 2013

By Logan MaStaff WriterNew Chinese leader Xi Jinping bucks the stereotype of an aloof Communist Party official. Perhaps his superstar wife has been giving him a few pointers.Russian President Vladimir Putin’s policies suggest a yearning for the Soviet days.Fareed Zakaria—a surprising supporter of the Keystone pipeline.Could the country that spawned the deadly hordes of Genghis Khan become East Asia’s newest peacemaker?Behind skewed media portrayals, a different view of Iran.The referendum for the future of the disputed Falkland Islands resulted in a convincing endorsement of British rule.A landmark wildlife conference leads to a historic pact that deters commercial trading of sharks and manta rays.Nicolás Maduro may be the shoo-in to succeed the late Hugo Chávez, but he will have his hands full once in power.A fine example of why dictators make terrible urban planners.Photo by Steve Garner