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China Also Rises

Will China seek revenge for its century of humiliation at the hands of the West?

The Anarchic Republic of Pakistan

Pakistan's military-intelligence complex is too preoccupied with countering India to mount a serious campaign against radicals who threaten the nation's survival. The country is being destroyed from within.

Grassroots Economics

The IMF has become little more than an abettor of bad policymaking. To avoid the next meltdown, the IMF must become a global advocacy group. Diplospeak is out; punchy prose and clear policy recommendations are in.

Manchurian Paradox

The America-China symbiosis cannot be overstated. Beijing’s willingness to buy U.S. debt allowed us to live on credit, while our purchase of Chinese goods propelled their meteoric rise. But as the financial markets have soured, some in the United

The Road to Moscow

Since the end of the cold war, American foreign policy toward Russia has been dismissive of Russian interests. Acknowledging that a country has separate aims does not mean we cannot work toward common goals.

Mo' Money, Mo' Problems

A host of countries are making great economic strides, which means the burgeoning global middle class is demanding an ever-growing piece of the pie. That’s good news, but it’s also causing higher prices for just about everything you could want. Th

Commentary

Greece's Uncertain Fate

The question isn't whether Greece will abandon the euro. It's whether Greece will be forced to abandon the euro—and what the fallout would be.

The Euro-Exit Taboo

What the experiences of Argentina and Latvia tell us about the future of Europe.

Europe's Problem Is the Euro

Why Germany deserves some of the blame for Europe's economic crisis.

Blogs

The Plot to Get Dominique Strauss-Kahn

A Frenchman is playing Russian roulette with German funds.

Back to the Well

Sure, the thriving and robust Palestinian economy is nice. But the Palestinians have turned their backs on prosperity before, and Hamas would relish the role of spoiler.

The China Strategy in the West Bank

Israel seems to borrowing from Deng Xiaoping's playbook in the West Bank. It won't work for long.

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May 26, 2012