From China’s perspective, maintaining the strong link with the U.S. dollar has undermined China’s export competitiveness with its other major trading partners — Japan and Europe. Meanwhile, the expectations of higher U.S. interest rates and China’s slowing economic growth have encouraged investors to find places other than China to put their money. Continue Reading
Global health needs to become a priority as Cuba and the U.S. continue to shift their policies to establish diplomatic relations. A focus on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) will not only yield benefits for both countries, but also provide advancements of global importance in reducing the burden of NTDs. Continue Reading
Though political pundits have highlighted the theme of this election as one of change or of Taiwanese identity, this was more importantly an election of rejection. Taiwan’s blossoming democracy may invoke pro-democratic citizens of Hong Kong and China to demand more freedom and rule of law. Continue Reading
Many in the Gulf now openly wonder whether U.S. support can still be relied upon, given the speed with which the U.S. government has engaged Iran in negotiation and diplomacy since 2013. This incomprehension may lead to further instability in the Middle East as the Gulf States continue to take increasingly unilateral action in Yemen and other regional conflict zones. Continue Reading
While Russia may be able to escape the current recession, it is difficult to see its problems with inflation and currency stability going away permanently. If Russia wants economic stability, pursuing agreements resembling the Plaza Accord would be a step in the right direction. Continue Reading
The idea of putting more money into luxury high-rises and international “show-case” events in Rio de Janeiro instead of investing in public goods and infrastructure exemplifies politicians’ short-term fixes and short-term benefits, which leads to long-term problems. Continue Reading
It is questionable that the re-arrest of Joaquin Guzman Loera, or Chapo Guzman, will be a meaningful step in long run and only serves to partially heal the wounds of shame that the Peña Nieto administration brought to themselves when… Continue Reading