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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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January 11, 2006
China
China’s December trade
The most impressive part of China's most recent trade data: 18% y/y growth in December exports. That pushed China's monthly exports up to $75.4 billion, and laid the basis for a $11 billion monthly…
December 16, 2011
Politics and Government
Friday File: More GOP Iran Tough Talk
Republican presidential candidates participate in a Republican presidential debate in Sioux City, Iowa, on December 15, 2011.(Pool/courtesy Reuters) Above the Fold. Iran was the obligatory foreign p…
December 14, 2006
China
Paulson in Beijing: Can’t get no satisfaction
That is what William Hess argues in Newsweek International. China cannot give Paulson what he wants without jeopardizing its domestic goals. Hess writes:"Secretary Paulson will likely return home e…
January 17, 2014
Defense and Security
You Might Have Missed: NSA Reforms, CIA Drone Strikes, and Benghazi
“Presidential Policy Directive/PPD-28: Signals Intelligence Activities,” White House, January 17, 2014. When the United States collects nonpublicly available signals intelligence in bulk, it shall u…
January 31, 2007
United States
Roach on globalization and China
Stephen Roach made three arguments last Friday. I disagree with two of them, but agree with the third. And the third is by far the most important. But before getting to the point of agreement, the…