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Accounting For Inertia In Geopolitical Forecasting
The very different economic models of Northern and Southern Europe require more than a "one size fits all" set of economic tools.
A Net Assessment Of Europe
Europe is as economically productive as the United States and, for the past 500 years, has been the force that has reshaped the world.
Immigration Drives A Deeper Wedge Between EU States
The European Union is once again struggling to come up with a coherent asylum strategy for its 28 members.
Prelude To A Japanese Revival
The significance of Abe's trip to the U.S., like that of the work that precedes and surrounds it, rests in what it tells us about Japan's strategy and what that strategy reveals about Japan's evolving interests and environment.
China's New Investment Bank: A Premature Prophecy
China is now in the middle of a great rebalancing, as the country tries to shift from a savings and investment model to one of consumption — in other words, to move toward becoming the next United States.
The 'Grexit' Issue And The Problem Of Free Trade
The Greek crisis is moving toward a climax. The issue is actually quite simple. The Greek government owes a great deal of money to European institutions and the International Monetary Fund.
Amid An Economic Crisis, Russia Contains Dissent
With Russia entering its second recession in six years, the country's economic and financial hardships are starting to weigh on the Russian people and regional governments.
China's Fragile Evolution
Last week, China's anti-corruption campaign took a significant turn, though a largely overlooked one.
Can Putin Survive?
There is a general view that Vladimir Putin governs the Russian Federation as a dictator, that he has defeated and intimidated his opponents and that he has marshaled a powerful threat to surrounding countries.
The Intersection Of Three Crises
Within the past two weeks, a temporary deal to keep Greece in the eurozone was reached in Brussels, a cease-fire roadmap was agreed to in Minsk and Iranian negotiators advanced a potential nuclear deal in Geneva.
Industrial Expansion Will Strain Mexico's Water Resources
Much like its northern neighbor, Mexico is not water scarce when viewed as a whole. But unequal water distribution has led to significant water stress in several parts of the country.
Population Decline And The Great Economic Reversal
In a mature urban society, the economic value of children declines. In fact, children turn from instruments of production into objects of massive consumption.
Inequality: The Lunch Question
Long-term history suggests that answering "the lunch question" will not be as easy as I initially thought. Each economic system of energy capture has an ideal level of inequality.
Germany Emerges
The EU is in a deep crisis. Many blame Germany for that crisis, arguing that its aggressive export policies and demands for austerity were self-serving and planted the seeds of the crisis.
The New Drivers Of Europe's Geopolitics
This is the week to speak of the political and social fragmentation within European nations and its impact on Europe as a whole.
The European Union, Nationalism And The Crisis Of Europe
The European Central Bank is providing the mechanism for stimulating Europe's economy, while the eurozone member states will assume the responsibility for stimulating it — and living with the consequences of failure.
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