The Daily Star: Internet Edition Tue. April 18, 2006

Vol. 5 Num 670

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Adrift in a turbulent world
The most important strategic decision the United States will make in the next decade is not about Iraq, Iran, or North Korea. It is about China.

Choosing between rulers and leaders
With the elections looming on the horizon, once again the citizenry will be called upon to decide who is most likely to give them a better future.

Breaking free from Thaksin's democratic entrapments
Let us be clear, Thaksin Shinawatra is the failure of Thai democracy. It is not Thai democracy itself, which has taken 75 years to evolve, that has failed.

Empowering Bangladesh Bank: Lessons from the story of the US
The most influential institution in the American economy is the Federal Reserve System (widely known as the Fed), which is the central bank of the country.