As the EU struggles with Greece's debt woes Jean-Claude Trichet, an architect of the European monetary union, finds himself sidelined and ignored, writes Brian Blackstone in the Wall Street Journal.
Developed countries should embrace a stronger IMF while pressing for more equitable voting rights that would boost the institution's legitimacy, says former IMF board member Domenico Lombardi.
Tough new measures by the Greek government to curb debt levels are likely to be welcomed by a nervous European Union, but debate persists on whether the EU will, or should, offer Greece financial assistance.
According to Desmond Lachman of the American Enterprise Institute, Greece is approaching the final stages of its currency arrangement. There is every prospect that within two to three years, after much official money is thrown its way, Greece's euro membership will end with a bang.
This paper by the International Energy Agency considers all direct forms of solar energy and assesses resource potential, technology status, and supporting policies.
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Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
Two experts argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can succeed in alleviating poverty in India: the overall growth of the country's economy. More