Balance of trade Commentary

Is Black Really the New Green?

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Feb 08, 2008
Will rising powers like China and Russia use their vast currency reserves to undercut U.S. foreign policy? On Friday, experts Flynt Leverett and Brad Setser laid out the possibilities—and dispelled some myths.

Sudan Bids Farewell to the Greenback

Flynt Leverett | Jan 02, 2008
Is Sudan’s decision to stop using the dollar yesterday proof of Flynt Leverett’s thesis?

Euro Implications for US Foreign Policy

George F. Paik | Apr 21, 2004
The introduction of the Euro as the common currency of several EU countries has to date had little impact on relations between the US and those countries.

Power and Deficit Spending

David Calleo | Jul 16, 2003
The durability of the American triumph in Iraq will presumably depend on factors more political and diplomatic than strictly military.

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