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Coronavirus Roils Global Stock Markets: CNBC

January 28, 2020
The rapid spread of a new coronavirus has alarmed investors, contributing to a decline in stock markets worldwide. China reports more than 2,800 cases with more than 100 deaths. For now, analysts anticipate a short-term hit for China’s economy, but much depends on how fast public health officials...

Project Syndicate: Macron’s Internationalism

June 1, 2018
In stark contrast to the views of the US president, French President Emmanuel Macron embraces a new global order and the growth of intergovernmental organizations. He still has strong faith in the Iran deal, and supports international trade is necessary for liberal-democratic politics. In the wake...

Optimistic CEOs at Davos: Wall Street Journal

January 28, 2020
The World Economic Forum at Davos attracts world leaders, CEOs and celebrities every January to discuss economic trends. Despite some pessimistic forecasts on economic growth, the CEOs attending the 2020 forum remain optimistic about global economy for the most part, with the United States and...

Stream of Foreign Wealth Flows to Elite New York Real Estate

February 16, 2015
Purchase of high-cost US real estate has become less transparent even as the nation tries to battle tax evasion with overseas accounts. Louise Story and Stephanie Saul investigate purchases of elite condos by foreign billionaires in the heart of Manhattan for the New York Times. The source of money...

A Head Trip: Indian Hair Finds Parts in Hollywood

August 21, 2003
After the birth of a long-awaited son or the recovery of an ill spouse, Hindu women often visit a temple and shave their long locks as a gesture of thanks. Few suspect that their sacrificed hair may end up on the head of a European or American woman, possibly even a Hollywood actress. Yet temples...

The Diplomat: Why Is Russia Aiming Missiles at China?

July 17, 2017
Russia, in developing precision-strike capabilities, replaces old missile systems with road-mobile Iskander-M missile systems. These have a range up to 500 kilometers and can be armed with nuclear warheads. Writing for the Diplomat, Guy Plopsky details the locations: The purpose of systems in...

Politics Overshadow NATO Anniversary: Spiegel

December 2, 2019
Preparing to celebrate its 70th anniversary, NATO is under attack by some members. French President Emmanuel describes “brain death” and US President Donald Trump chastises allies who do not contribute 2 percent of GDP to defense. Jens Stoltenberg, general secretary of NATO, admits that the allies...

Globalization Old and New

April 20, 2006
Globalization comes in many forms, some more pleasing than others. As Vietnam eagerly pushes for incorporation into the WTO, it could discover that globalization becomes colonization, “Part Two.” Hanoi emerged from European influence with its dignity intact, according to author Ullrich Fichtner,...
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