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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 17, 2006
United States
Where is the trade deficit heading? How I differ from Justin Lahart (and a few others)
Justin Lahart (of the Wall Street Journal's Ahead of the Tape column) correctly called the fall in the monthly trade deficit last Thursday. But he - channeling Jim Griffin of ING investment managemen…
March 22, 2024
United States
Election 2024: Are Americans Turning Isolationist?
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Much like talk of Mark Twain’s death, claims that Americans are turning their back on the world are…
August 3, 2011
United States
A Bullish View on U.S. Treasuries
Despite global market fears of a U.S. credit downgrade, U.S. treasuries will remain the safest bet for international investors, says global economics expert Kent Hughes.
August 28, 2007
United States
Public Diplomacy Chief Points to Growing Role in Shaping Policy
The official in charge of running U.S. public diplomacy, Karen Hughes, says her insights as a roving ambassador increasingly help shape Bush administration policy.
June 19, 2006
China
Paging Edward Hugh: Demographics do not explain the recent rise in Chinese savings
Louis Kuijs’ latest analysis seems to suggest – based on my reading -- that three common perceptions of China are more myth than reality. Myth one: foreign direct investment has been a big …
November 30, 2023
Climate Change
COP28 in Dubai, Russia Crackdown on Journalists, China Illness Spike, and More
The United Arab Emirates, a major oil and gas producer, hosts the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), where hundreds of world leaders meet to discuss limiting global warming and helping states…
February 16, 2024
United States
Campaign Roundup: Donald Trump Says He Will Not Protect “Delinquent” NATO Members
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The forty-fifth president says he will encourage Russia to attack NATO countries who don’t spend en…
