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July 18, 2019

Women and Women's Rights
A Woman on the Moon and Equality on Earth

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and push toward a new frontier in space exploration, it is time to ensure women are equal partners in STEM and space.

President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to NASA mathematician Katherine G. Johnson at the White House on November 24, 2015.
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World Women Around the World

December 3, 2018

United States
Ten Anniversaries to Note in 2019

As 2018 comes to a close, here are ten notable historical anniversaries to mark in 2019.

D-Day invasion
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

February 14, 2017

China
How Serious Is the Threat to Global Financial Stability From a Border-Adjustment Tax?

Neil Irwin’s column on the border-adjustment tax spurred an interesting debate. Irwin notes that a 25 percent rise in the dollar (or even a somewhat smaller rise) would have an impact outside the Uni…

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

June 24, 2015

Technology and Innovation
Challenges and Benefits of South Korea’s Middle Power Aspirations

South Koreans have been among the world’s early adopters in globalization over the past two decades, going from outpost to “node” by embracing networks, connectivity, and economic interdependence in …

seoul g20 2010
Blog Post by Scott A. Snyder Asia Unbound

January 25, 2007

Emerging Markets
Et tu, Argentina?

Argentina apparently bought $2.1b in the foreign exchange market over the past three weeks.  Brazil – if you are keeping tabs – bought around 3.65b.   The southern cone seems to have joined Bretton W…

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money