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Obsession With Ukraine: New York Times

September 26, 2019
US interest in Ukraine focuses on the country’s shared border with Russia, the Russian invasion and annexation of Crimea soon after a puppet’s departure in 2014, and interference in the country’s eastern section. US President Donald Trump’s emphasizes other priorities, including improved relations...

South China Morning Post: China Won’t Interfere in Venezuela

May 22, 2018
Three years ago, the United States was Venezuela’s top trade partner, accounting for 43 percent of exports and 29 percent of imports. Rising animosity in US-Venezuelan relations increased Venezuela’s reliance on China including oil-for-loan deals. The country’s economy has collapsed and China may...

Taiwan Polls Dash China’s Unification Hopes

December 4, 2001
When Taiwan held legislative elections in late 2001, the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party won a majority of seats, leaving China surprised. This political turnaround has dealt a blow to the theory that economic integration between China and Taiwan will bring political integration. As...

Is Protectionism Unavoidable?

February 6, 2009
The warnings on protectionism are dire. Economists and historians repeatedly remind us about the danger of sliding into protectionism embodied in the notorious Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. By raising import tariffs on thousands of goods, inviting retaliation, causing collapse of international...

Hate Globalization? Embrace Stagnation: Bloomberg

May 22, 2019
Productivity growth is slowing down in the United States, part of a global trend, reports Noah Smith for Bloomberg. Comparing how much workers produce across countries is difficult because of variances in data reporting. Economists have long credited technological and organizational changes for...

Korea to Ban Stock Short-Selling: Korea Herald

August 7, 2019
Stock exchanges of many nations imposed various bans on short-selling during and after the 2008-2009 global debt crisis. Investors expecting a stock to decline borrow shares – as a hedging strategy or speculation – and then resell these to buyers who pay the market price: Further decline results in...

New York Times: Migration and Climate Change

July 13, 2018
The Trump administration has targeted immigrants and asylum seekers, while rejecting scientific research along with programs that strive to stem climate change and promote family planning, despite the many connections and repercussions. Droughts, flooding and other extreme weather events contribute...

Wall Street Journal: Western Cities Try to Slow Chinese Home Buying

June 7, 2018
Chinese buyers regard real estate in Western cities like Vancouver and Sydney as a good investment. Real estate prices in Canada and Australia were relatively low, inviting buyers and capital from China. The steady onslaught prompts fears about market distortions, changing local culture and...
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