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Here are the top stories we recommend this week:

Nouriel Roubini on how globalisation is destabilizing US politics

Huffington Post | The Political Left and Right Are Being Upended by Globalization Politics

Fawaz Gerges explains the fight over Hasaka in Syria

BBC Newshour | Why the Syrians are bombing Kurds in Hasaka?

Joseph Stiglitz on the European debt crisis and his new book

Salon | Salon Talks: Economist Joseph Stiglitz on the future of the Euro and U.S. defense spending

Dr Brian Forde named global influencer in blockchain

Rise | The 100 Most Influential People in Blockchain

Lewis Pugh tackles plastic waste for UN Environment Programme

Medium | The Problem With Litter Isn’t Plastic, It’s Apathy

Dr Nerina Ramlakhan on the bad habits that prevent good sleep

Daily Mail | 10 ways perfectionism is keeping you awake

Leta Hong Fincher reveals how ‘leftover women’ is used by the Chinese media

Post Magazine | Profile: author Leta Hong Fincher explains how term ‘leftover women’ is Chinese propaganda