John R. Thomson

Longtime journalist and former diplomat John R. Thomson focuses on geopolitical issues in emerging markets.


Essays

Economics

Inconclusive India

| 07.01.07

The resolution of the paradoxes that define India will determine its future trajectory.

Security

A Tale of Three Cities

| 09.01.05

Despite the obvious obstacles, the signs of democracy are encouraging in Kabul, Beirut and Cairo.

Commentary

Society

Getting it Right in Lebanon

| 06.16.10

The assassination of two Lebanese patriots has provided the basis for genuine reform of the country's fractious politics and elimination of Syrian dominance.

Economics

Red Hugo

| 05.29.09

Hugo Chávez is destroying Venezuela’s economy. If he continues to strangle private enterprise, his “Bolivarian revolution” will collapse.

Security

Freeing Hands for Peace

| 07.22.08

How a new organization in Colombia is helping to rehabilitate former antigovernment rebels—and make the FARC history.

Economics

Free Trade in the Balance

| 09.07.07

Passage of the pending free-trade agreements is clearly a deal Congress should not refuse.

Economics

U.S. Agency Cooperation Delivers Critical Aid to Afghan War Zone

| 07.14.05

Army Lieutenant Colonel Jim Ruf takes a gulp of coffee and says, almost unbelievably: "I don't care where it comes from.

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February 12, 2012