The Threat of Global Food Shortages – Part I

Hoarding by countries and speculative bidding on food exacerbate scarcity and cause prices to climb
C. Peter Timmer
May 5, 2008

Knock, Knock…Who's There? Many Migrants!

Rising populations in the developing world and greying populations in the developed world are creating new pressures.
Joseph Chamie
August 5, 2003

China Ascendant – Part II

Virulence of nationalism – of China and others like India – does not bode well
Pranab Bardhan
April 28, 2008

Security Measures May Not be Sand in the Wheels of Commerce

Initial costs could be followed by a boost in efficiency of global trade.
William Mougayar
August 19, 2003

Rogue Nuclear Programs Require Creative Approach

Strict inspections and security assurances are necessary to solve the “axis of evil” nuclear proliferation problem.
Arch W. Roberts, Jr.
August 8, 2003

US Pushes Pie-in-the-Sky Missile Defense in Europe

Rather than shoot down any enemy missiles, the plans risk starting an arms race
Tom Sauer
April 2, 2008
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Obama's Pivot to Asia Is Working

Diplomacy, trade and unity among China’s neighbors could ease tensions in the South China Sea
Doyle McManus
June 3, 2016

Migrants Feared Dead in Mediterranean Sinkings

NGO criticizes EU focus on security and anti-smuggling rather than search-and-rescue operations
Patrick Kingsley
June 2, 2016

Nature’s Answer to Climate Risk

Restoring natural coastal protections makes economic sense
Maria Damanaki
May 31, 2016

6 X-Factor Risks Keeping Fund Managers, Investors Up at Night

Brexit, defaults in China and US election uncertainty are top risks troubling global fund managers
Marcus Padley
May 27, 2016

US Targets Spying Threat on Campus With Proposed Research Clampdown

Defense-related research at US colleges is described as soft target
Julia Edwards
May 23, 2016
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