Dan Steinbock Commentary

The Other 'New Russia'

The public focus in the West has been on Russia’s electoral politics and Vladimir Putin’s possible successors. But emerging consumer markets there represent another “new Russia” that the media is largely ignoring.

Two Cities, Two Systems?

Is Hong Kong’s importance as a financial center fading, or is the city just moving toward a new role? Merging with Shenzhen could make it a part of a financial mega-exchange that would dominate the Asian market.

Toward U.S.-China Trade Wars?

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.

The Peaceful Rise of Consumer Markets

America’s July 4 and China’s October 1 are no longer that different—and that says a lot about China’s future.

The Story of 'Made in China'

Recent product recalls have exposed serious shortcomings in China's supervision systems for a range of products. Not every recall has been justified, as demonstrated by the Mattel debacle.

UN-real Assembly

If the United Nations doesn't start looking more like the real world, it will be doomed to irrelevance.

A Dangerous Time for Taiwan

Taiwan faces a stark choice in its upcoming presidential elections. Will the country choose closer relations with the mainland or greater independence?

The Times are Changing for Europe

Now is Europe's moment to take the lead on major foreign-policy issues.

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May 26, 2012