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June 3, 2008

Monetary Policy
Scary. But just how scary? Chinese foreign asset growth and hot money flows

The foreign assets of China’s government are clearly growing very fast. The $75 billion increase in April’s reserves -- more like $82 billion after adjusting for the fall in the value of China’s e…

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Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

October 14, 2008

Economics
Congratulations Dr. Krugman

Obviously very well-deserved. Of course, I am more-than-a-little biased. A few weeks ago, I was thrilled to find out that this blog was on the reading list of an upper level Princeton course…

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

March 24, 2010

Defense and Security
Welcome Move on Mexico's Drug Wars

On their high octane visit to Mexico City yesterday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and senior administration officials formally announced changes in U.S.-Mexico security cooperation that had bee…

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Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil Latin America’s Moment

April 10, 2010

Climate Change
Krugman on Climate: The Good

Paul Krugman’s essay in tomorrow’s New York Times Magazine is generating a lot of buzz. I like it more than most of what’s written on climate and economics these days, but I’ve still got a few rese…

Blog Post by Michael Levi Energy, Security, and Climate

April 28, 2010

Iran
Will a Climate Bill Cost Iran $100 Million a Day?

A big new talking point has emerged in the battle for a climate bill. Reuters reports: “[Senator John] Kerry also has been casting the climate debate in national security tones. He joined veterans…

Blog Post by Michael Levi Energy, Security, and Climate