Globalization Commentary

The Chinese Are Coming!

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

China and the Blame Game

American politicians are quick to point the finger at China, but the roots U.S. economic problems are closer to home.

America's New Energy Era

The United States is on the path to energy independence. Its new, dynamic role calls for a new international energy policy.

Curing What Ails Europe

Creating a fiscal union will cause more problems. Europe needs a different sort of medicine.

Durban and the Climate-Change Conundrum

A consensus on climate-change policy would benefit everyone. So why is it so hard to reach?

The Dirty Secret of U.S.-European Relations

Europeans are increasingly dependent on America for defense planning. How long can such an uneven and unstable partnership last?

China's Imminent Collapse

Beijing struggles behind its crumbling facade of power as the New Champions descend upon the country.

Who's Afraid of the Chinese?

China as the new al-Qaeda.

U.S. Strategy: Evolve or Perish

Thomas Jefferson's 21st century man cannot forever wear the clothes of his younger, 20th century self.

Does the Reset Have a Future?

A chill has resurfaced in relations between Moscow and Washington. Is the "reset" a two-way street, or just a tactic to get Russia to do America's bidding?

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May 26, 2012