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Death Cometh for the Greenback

America’s debt is ballooning. Runaway inflation threatens our creditors. Faith in the almighty dollar is wavering. Soon a global reserve, complete with its own currency, will land the final blow against the dollar. But contrary to popular opinion,

Covering Your Assets

A second look at the threat of global financial annihilation.

Money, Money Everywhere. . . .

The dollar's international dominance, which underwrites our global economic leadership, can no longer be taken for granted.

A Run for the Money

Why a few competitors for the UN would be good for its business.

Limiting the Damage

Nuclear hypocrisy for India's sake endangers U.S. security.

Vladimir Putin on Russian Energy Policy

Could Russia contribute to America's energy security?

Commentary

Sudan Bids Farewell to the Greenback

Is Sudan’s decision to stop using the dollar yesterday proof of Flynt Leverett’s thesis?

Euro Implications for US Foreign Policy

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.

Books & Reviews

First Bank of the Living Dead

As the Great Recession gnaws at our very belief in the ability of capitalism to raise us to ever-escalating levels of wealth and prosperity, Keynes's no-longer-viable financial prescriptions are being resurrected.

Facing Down Iran

Everyone agrees that Iran is a threat. What makes Ilan Berman stand out?

Preventing the Unthinkable

Graham Allison paints a frightful picture of nuclear terrorism. But all is not yet lost.

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May 21, 2013