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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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October 28, 2013
Nigeria
Unpacking Africa’s Growth Forecasts: Potentials and Risks
This is a guest post by Diptesh Soni. Diptesh is a master’s degree candidate at the Columbia University School of International Public Affairs (SIPA) studying economic and political development. You …
August 29, 2013
The World Next Week: Talk of a U.S. Military Strike Against Syria Grows, G20 Meets in St. Petersburg, Obama Visits Sweden
The World Next Week podcast is up. Bob McMahon and I discussed the possibility of the United States attacking Syria, the upcoming G20 summit in St. Petersburg, and Obama’s trip to Sweden. [audio: ht…
August 2, 2016
Development
Amid Slowing Trade, What’s Next for Global Supply Chains?
Global trade and the supply chains that support it are undergoing a period of profound change. Supply chains face threats including a resurgence of protectionism, climate change, decaying infrastruct…
June 9, 2009
China
The Chinese puzzle: why is China growing when other export powerhouses aren’t?
Almost all countries that relied heavily on exports for growth have experienced large downturns. And there economies are still in the doldrums. Except one. China. Why? Few questions matter m…
March 31, 2006
Europe
France: The most “Anglo-Saxon” of the big 3 continental economies
That's a headline you won't see in the financial or popular press. The basic narrative is already established: France won't change, and as a result, will lag behind the more flexible "Anglo-Saxon" …