Economy
Italy: One Coalition Falls, Another Rises?
Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini may have overplayed his hand in Italy.
Germany Veers toward Recession in 3Q
Amid trade wars and the uncertainty of Brexit, Europe’s economic engine has begun to sputter.
US-China Trade War and Iranian Oil: Market Disruptions Ahead?
Risks are mounting on both the supply and demand side of global oil markets.
Washington Sleeps While China Makes Waves in South China Sea
The US needs to play a stabilizing role in the SCS as China seeks to impose its hegemonic control of the region and beyond.
Shock Poll Puts Austerity on Notice in Argentina
Voters caught investors off-guard with their early rejection of Macri’s austerity policies. But will the resulting carnage in Argentine currency and equity markets change any minds?
Cambodia and Other Southeast Asian Nations Shouldn’t Be Stuck with Western Trash
It’s time to close the legal loopholes and stop dumping Western trash on developing countries.
Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Landmines and Instability in Myanmar
Renewed violence and a stalling peace process are delaying the start of much-needed mine clearance in Myanmar.
Cuba’s Intelligence Masterstroke in Venezuela
The many accomplishments of Cuban intelligence in Venezuela stand as an instructive example of how a smaller agency can punch far above its weight.
What’s at Stake in a Hard Brexit
What’s on the line if the Johnson government pulls Britain out of the UK without a deal on October 31?
Trump, Carter, and the Folly of Trade Wars
Unless President Trump heeds the lessons of the Carter administration, he’ll be doomed to repeat its failings at the ballot box.