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In Iowa Polls, Eyeing Economic Signals

With the contest for GOP presidential contenders formally underway, both parties' prescriptions for economic growth – and the global implications – are set to come under intensifying scrutiny.

Brian Snyder/Courtesy Reuters

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New Urgency in Economic Debates

Must Read: New York Times
What Do Iowans Want?

Interview: James M. Lindsay
Kicking off the 2012 GOP Contest

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The Candidates and the Economy

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Risking Israeli-Palestinian Talks

Morteza Nikoubazl/Courtesy Reuters
Iran's Central Bank: A Lesson

Brian Snyder/Courtesy Reuters
Campaign 2012 Issue Trackers

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Potential 'Political Chaos' in Iraq

(Afolabi Sotunde/Courtesy Reuters
Boko Haram Christmas Bombings

Alex Domanski/Courtesy Reuters
Five Economic Trends to Watch in 2012

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Why Syria's Regime Is Doomed

Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Courtesy Reuters
A Reform Agenda for Arab Economies

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North Korea's Uncertain Succession

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Asia Unbound
Prime Minister Noda’s Year-end Strategic TourBy Sheila A. Smith, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 5:11 PM
John Campbell: Africa in Transition
Nigera’s “War on Terror” and the Fuel Subsidy EndsBy John Campbell, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM
Asia Unbound
Asia in 2012By Evan A. Feigenbaum, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM
James M. Lindsay: The Water's Edge
Campaign 2012: Does Iowa Matter?By James M. Lindsay, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Elliott Abrams: Pressure Points
What To Do About EgyptBy Elliott Abrams, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 2:31 PM
Shannon K. O'Neil: Latin America's Moment
What to Watch in 2012: The End of Latino Immigration?By Shannon K. O'Neil, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 1:54 PM
This Day in History

January 3, 1961

The United States severs diplomatic relations with Cuba.

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"There's always at least one plane going home instead of New Hampshire."

John Stineman, Republican consultant in Iowa.

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