International trade Commentary

A Full-Court Currency Press

Michael J. Green | Oct 13, 2010
Washington should pressure Beijing on its currency—multilaterally.

Turning the Page in Iraq

Ryan Crocker | Oct 12, 2010
Reduced violence and signs of political progress in Baghdad are heartening. But the United States remains essential to Iraq's success.

Picking on Both Sides of the Aisle

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Aug 17, 2010
It's time for Congress to put the partisan bickering aside and do what's best on the START and trade agreements.

Bankrupt Empire

Doug Bandow | Apr 19, 2010
Washington’s massive debt will force America to abandon its role as global hegemon.

A War We Can't Afford

Doug Bandow | Jan 04, 2010
We can’t pay for the conflict in Afghanistan. So why are we still there?

The Next Depression?

Joergen Oerstroem Moeller | Apr 22, 2008
As the U.S. economy slows and the dollar loses value, Washington faces a tough choice: letting the market right itself or succumbing to the rising protectionist tide. Will policy makers act responsibly or try to score cheap political points?

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?

The Financialization of Foreign Policy

Douglas Rediker
Heidi Crebo-Rediker
| Oct 17, 2007
The role of finance in international relations is growing. Washington should take note of this changing reality and more effectively integrate economics into its grand strategy.

Toward U.S.-China Trade Wars?

Dan Steinbock | Oct 12, 2007
Enacting new legislation that levies punitive duties on imported Chinese goods will have a negative effect on the U.S. economy. Congress should consider the consequences before approving this measure.

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