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September 20, 2024

United States
Misperceptions and Misplaced Perceptions: Time to Turn the Page on International Trade

Trade deserves a better reputation. Increasing supply would improve the economy’s performance and the public’s perception of trade’s benefits.

A tugboat passes shipping containers being unloaded and stacked on a pier at Port Newark, New Jersey, U.S., November 19, 2021.

September 11, 2024

Japan
Blocking the Nippon Steel Acquisition: Politics Versus Policy

A decision by President Biden to block Nippon Steel’s purchase of U.S. Steel would not be good policy or good politics.

US Steel Corporation workers rally outside the company's headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, supporting the takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel, on September 4, 2024. United States Steel warned Wednesday it could shut its Pittsburgh headquarters and shutter long-running factories in Pennsylvania if the politically sensitive takeover by Nippon is blocked.

September 4, 2024

United States
Getting Economic Security Right

National security policymakers are understandably worried about economic risks, but they shouldn’t lose sight of other national interests.

Boxes marked 'Made in China' are lined up in NewAir's warehouse in Cypress, CA.

August 22, 2024

Election 2024
Kamala Harris Sees the Road to the Top, But Will Voters Put Her There?

Who runs the world? Sorry Beyoncé, it’s not girls. But with Harris topping the ticket, that may change.

Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends Day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 19, 2024.

August 6, 2024

Election 2024
Issue Guide: Tim Walz on Foreign Policy

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is the Democratic vice-presidential nominee. This primer provides some background on his foreign policy views.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hold his hands to his stomach in front of the state flag.

August 6, 2024

RealEcon
The Climate Reform Agenda: How China Enables and Undermines U.S. Leadership at the World Bank

The U.S. relies on multilateral institutions like the World Bank to support its foreign policy goals, but the need to compromise with other shareholders can undermine success.

President of World Bank Group (WBG) Ajay Banga speaks during a press conference on the third day of the annual meetings of the WBG and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Marrakech, Morocco on October 11, 2023.

July 29, 2024

Bangladesh
Slowing Protests Reveal Deep-Rooted Political Challenges in Bangladesh

Violent protests in Dhaka may have subsided, but Bangladeshis’ underlying grievances have not.

Police officers wearing riot gear face off in the street against protesters.