Alaska itself is an unusual state.

The great drama of Russian history has been between its state and society. Put simply, Russia has always had too much state and not enough society.

The tallest building in the world is now in Dubai, the biggest factory in the world is in China, the largest oil refinery is in India, the largest investment fund in the world is in Abu Dhabi, the largest Ferris wheel in the world is in Singapore.

I think it is quite untrue that it is standard journalistic practice to name the interviewer when quoting from an interview.

Whenever someone says the word community, I want to reach for an oxygen mask.

The American dream seems to be thriving in Europe not at home.