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June 24, 2021

Latin America
The Fight Against Corruption in Central America Needs to Get Ugly

When the region’s governments are such problematic partners, going around and after them is the only solution.

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Alejandro Giammattei of Guatemala
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil Latin America’s Moment

April 9, 2012

Immigration and Migration
Central America’s Moment

While Brazil and Mexico (in good and bad ways) tend to fill U.S. headlines regarding Latin America, other nations matter as well for the United States. Among them are the Central American countries o…

Central Americas Moment - Latin Americas Moment
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil Latin America’s Moment

June 4, 2024

Digital Policy
Shaping the Future: Lessons from 20 Years of Digital Cooperation

Last week, world leaders met on WSIS' 20th anniversary. In keeping with WSIS commitments, leaders need to boost digital skills, use AI to advance the SDGs, and tackle tech's climate impact to create …

U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan speaks at the inaugural session of the second U.N.'s World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis on November 16, 2005
Blog Post by Robert Opp Net Politics

October 31, 2014

Europe
Three Central Banks

Today’s central bank news tells us a lot about the risks and rewards of proactive central banking. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) surprised me (and nearly everyone else ) with a dramatic expansion of its u…

Blog Post by Robert Kahn Macro and Markets

May 19, 2022

China
China’s Digital Authoritarianism vs. EU Technological Sovereignty: The Impact on Central and Eastern Europe

China's Digital Silk Road is running into roadblocks in Europe.

China's President Xi Jinping waits to meet Poland's Prime Minister Beata Szydlo (not pictured) ahead of the upcoming Belt and Road Forum at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, on May 12, 2017.
Blog Post by Marta Makowska Asia Unbound

October 9, 2019

Taiwan
$130+ Billion in Undisclosed Foreign Exchange Intervention by Taiwan's Central Bank

Based on the profits and losses disclosed by Taiwan’s central bank, it appears that its true FX exposures exceed its disclosed foreign exchange reserves by USD 130bn, and perhaps by as much as USD 20…

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Blog Post by Brad W. Setser and Guest Blogger for Brad Setser Follow the Money