A Rising New Force in World Public Opinion

Under the umbrella of the World Social Forum, a variety of dissidents from all over the world have begun to assert themselves
Immanuel Wallerstein
January 28, 2004

One Hand Clapping in the Caucasus

Global forces helped to push change, but the region’s long-term success is not assured
Kenneth Weisbrode
January 26, 2004

Argentina Stuck on the Periphery of a Globalized World

A corrupt and selfish elite has squandered the country's chance to shine
Jean-Pierre Lehmann
February 20, 2004

The Fallout of Pakistani Revelations on North Korea

Details about sales to North Korea could prove valuable in containing Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions
Phillip C. Saunders
February 23, 2004

The Strategic Straitjacket of Globalization

Under conditions of growing interdependence, national interests are redefined and conflict made prohibitively costly
Banning Garrett
February 11, 2004

Untested Solutions

The G-20’s plan to create supercharged beams of light to cut through the toxic miasma is a dubious proposition
Nayan Chanda
April 13, 2009

World Hunger, The Crisis Inside the Economic Crisis

Retail food prices soar, while opportunities for work are limited
Sonni Efron
March 16, 2009

India in a Changing World

Key to India’s foreign policy is how to interact with China on many fronts
Sanjaya Baru
March 30, 2009

China Takes Aim at Dollar

Economists agree that the idea of stabilizing monetary policy deserves serious consideration
Andrew Batson
March 25, 2009

In Toyota City, Japan, the Good Times Rolled…Away

Even the most successful firms can’t prevent collision with economic downturn
John M. Glionna
March 25, 2009