A Setback for Democracy

The US-led invasion in Iraq interrupted the Middle East’s gradual movement toward liberalization
Dilip Hiro
May 4, 2006

Don't Give Up on WTO, Fix It

The WTO may not be perfect, but its elimination is a recipe for trade chaos
Richard G. Lipsey
April 4, 2006

Hard Work, Furtive Living: Illegal Immigrants in Japan

Japan needs, but does not welcome, migrant help
Sharon Noguchi
March 2, 2006

A Floundering WTO – Part II

Disunity in the ranks of the developing nations allows developed countries to maintain their trade barriers
Balakrishnan Rajagopal
March 23, 2006

A Floundering WTO – Part I

Without WTO agreement on reforms before April 30th, the hopes of fair trade for developing nations could be postponed indefinitely
Edward Gresser
March 21, 2006

One-Time Highways to Growth Take a Toll on the Japanese Economy

A small change – reducing road tolls – could ease urban concentration and fortify the Japanese economy
Yasuyo Yamazaki
March 16, 2006
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The World's Sweatshop

Foul Water and Air Part of Cost of the Boom in China's Exports
Joseph Kahn
November 4, 2003

More Pressure on Global Fish Stocks as Scientists Warn of Underreporting of Catches

Global fish supplies may be more limited than the world expects
Tim Radford
July 17, 2008

Tough Struggle at Sea

Women working alongside men on board ships face discrimination and sexual harassment
September 30, 2003

Africa's Betting Public Lures Foreign Investors

But does gambling hurt the poor or provide much needed money for impoverished governments?
Marc Lacey
October 7, 2003

Brown Tries to Put EU on Growth Path

Europe must embrace capitalism if it hopes to challenge the US as the world's leading economy
Larry Elliott
October 7, 2003
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