Although the wary are fretting about China's unprecedented financial might, Beijing's policies -- hoarding foreign currency reserves and sending money abroad -- have so far been better for other countries than for China itself.

Evan A. Feigenbaum says, "China's foreign-policy ambitions could change the way it spends its money abroad."

Watch Jean-Claude Trichet, president of the European Central Bank, discuss global governance in light of the recent financial crisis.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics.

Listen to Jean-Claude Trichet, president of the European Central Bank, discuss global governance in light of the recent financial crisis.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics.

The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics is presented by the Corporate Program and the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

After World War II, "trading states" seemed to be charting a new path forward. But small was not beautiful. Even great powers found themselves negotiating larger markets through economic associations with others. It's time the United States became such a power.

Google's decision to end censorship of its search content in China, and Beijing's response, appear to strike a balance between holding to principles and doing business, but U.S.-China clouds continue to gather, writes CFR's Adam Segal.

Arnaud de Borchgrave comments in UPI on the downfall of Dubai as the capital of 'casino capitalism' and rising Qatar as its replacement.

News that global trade contracted in 2009 underscores the need for Obama's trade strategy to include negotiating exchange rates with Asian countries and promoting free trade agreements, says IIE's Gary Hufbauer.

Listen to Dr. Stiglitz for a discussion of the financial crisis and his suggestions for a way forward that restores balance between markets and governments and addresses inequalities.

Richard N. Haass argues that "business leaders would do well to revive the tradition of corporate statesmanship."

Jeffrey Mankoff discusses the oil dispute between Russia and Belarus, and its ramifications for greater Europe.

Ben Casselman and Guy Chazan report on offshore drilling by big oil companies that is made possible by their technological and financial advantages.

Matthew Slaughter discusses the rise of foreign direct investment from developing into developed countries via M&A transactions. He says that leaders in advanced countries must remember the benefits of inward FDI and resist protectionist pressures.

Watch experts weigh in on the role that the govenment should play in the private sector given the recent experiences of the automotive industry.

This session was part of the Corporate Program's CEO Speaker series.

Listen to experts weigh in on the role that the govenment should play in the private sector given the recent experiences of the automotive industry.

This session was part of the Corporate Program's CEO Speaker series.

"As U.S. president Barack Obama makes his way through Asia he will find a dynamic region in ferment," writes Evan Feigenbaum. And, as the region continues to grow, the United States needs to assert itself through trade agreements or risk becoming marginalized in a region that will constitute about half the global economy.

CFR's Marc Levinson says further international coordination on financial regulation may do more harm than good and expresses doubts about federal restrictions on executive pay.

Listen to Marc Levinson, senior fellow for international business at CFR, discuss the Obama administration's trade policy, American competitiveness, and the value of the U.S. dollar, as part of CFR's State and Local Officials Conference Call series.

Learn more about CFR's State and Local Officials Initiative.

Watch experts break down the relationship between foreign aid and local business in the developing world.