The End of America’s Middle East
The region’s four major countries have all forfeited Washington’s trust. Read More Here
The Roots of the Global South’s New Resentment
How rich countries’ selfish pandemic responses stoked distrust. Read More Here
Sri Lanka’s Dangerous Domestic Debt Restructuring
The recent bailout agreement between the International Monetary Fund and Sri Lanka fails to address the economy’s structural problems. Instead, it focuses on highly regressive measures that disproportionately affect the working poor and are likely to exacerbate the country’s ongoing debt distress. Read More Here
The Global Economy’s Real Enemy is Geopolitics, Not Protectionism
What some decry as protectionism and mercantilism is really a rebalancing toward addressing important national issues. The biggest risk to the global economy stems not from this broader reorientation – which should be welcomed – but from a Sino-American rivalry that threatens to drag everyone down. Read More Here
Xi’s Policies Have Shortened the Fuse on China’s Economic Time Bomb
China faces three major structural challenges that expose it to the risk of economic stagnation: escalating debt, sluggish household consumption and adverse demographic trends. Read More Here
Will India’s G-20 Summit Succeed?
New Delhi’s global clout and Modi’s personal brand are riding on the annual meeting, but consensus may prove elusive. Read More Here
Bracing for Trump 2.0
His possible return inspires fear in America’s allies—and hope in its rivals. Read More Here
China’s Population-Control Disaster
The historical evolution of China’s birth-control policies and its failed efforts to maintain them, even in the face of population decline, may hold the key to understanding the government’s decision-making process. By ignoring sound research, Chinese leaders have steered the country into a demographic trap. Read More Here
UAE’s BRICS move shows global role of middle powers
The intricate challenges confronting our world necessitate collaborative efforts that transcend individual superpowers. Read More Here
Historic $650 Billion Liquidity Boost Continues to Benefit the Global Economy
The August 2021 allocation of special drawing rights supported countries amid recovery from the pandemic—and continues to offer benefits. Read More Here
