Economics Commentary

O'Malley's Tax Misstep

The Maryland governor's tax scheme won't solve the state's problems, but it will send businesses packing.

The Era of Nation Cultivation

The concept of nation building has brought nothing but trouble. It's time for a paradigm shift.

China Digs in to Afghanistan

Washington is packing its bags, but Beijing looks set to stay in AfPak for the long haul.

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.

Set South Korea Free

Washington has kept the ROK dependent for too long. Let Seoul increase its military efforts.

European Elections and the Debt Debacle

Saving Europe from the debt crisis will require overhauling the ECB and the euro zone.

U.S. Debt and the French Connection

Rejecting austerity and falling into their old ways may ruin France and Greece. If we are not careful, America will follow suit.

The Chinese Are Coming!

Beijing is building schools and stadiums in the Caribbean. Washington should avoid the temptation to overreact. 

Beware a Bad Deal with Tehran

Parsing out what both sides will try to get from the P5+1 negotiations with Iran. 

The Clash of Eurasian Grand Strategies

China, Russia and the United States must navigate their competing—and conflicting—designs for Central Asia.

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May 26, 2012