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China Endangers the Diaspora: Diplomat

May 16, 2020
Covid-19 pandemic costs are immense, as the world heads into recession and unemployment increases. The United States, which may spend as much as $5 trillion to tackle the many challenges, and other nations question China's lack of transparency in late 2019. In turn, China threatens to boycott...

Brexit and Animal Welfare in a Globalized World

March 17, 2020
The United Kingdom has long been a leader for animal welfare and rights, passing the world’s first major animal protection law in 1822. “The UK played a leading role in development of EU laws protecting animals on the farm, at transport and slaughter,” explains Steven McCulloch, a veterinary...

Emerging Economies – Rich And Confident

July 12, 2012
The emerging economies account for an increasing share of the globe’s billionaires. But widespread public attitudes can wield far more influence over an economy than the wealth of a few hundred people, suggests Bruce Stokes, director of Global Economic Attitudes at the Pew Research Center in...

As US Withdraws, Iran's Influence Swells

January 29, 2019
Donald Trump announced plans to retreat from Syria and Afghanistan in December, and if true, Iran would benefit by increasing its influence with Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Afghanistan and beyond. “The America First foreign policy places short-term profit above enduring human needs and values,...

Booming US Growth in Question

August 14, 2018
The world’s largest economy appears strong, but economists worry about fundamentals and whether the nation’s spending is sustainable. Big tax cuts at the start of 2018, piled on top of stimulus funding over the course of a decade, have put US GDP growth at about 3 percent. “A deeper dive into the...

Will Another Cold War Follow Trade War?

April 2, 2019
Analysts expect the United States and China to reach agreement on new trade rules to end immediate economic pain. But a fast deal is not reason for celebration as the United States still has trade deficits with more than 100 nations. “The multilateral imbalance stems from a profound shortfall of US...

Regional Value Chains: Africa’s Way Forward

February 26, 2019
Industrialization is a priority for Africa. The continent of 54 countries and 1.3 billion people need not duplicate the industrialization path of China or the West. Instead, African communities can focus on cooperation with regional rather than global value chains, thus avoiding intense competition...

English Craze Hits Chinese Language Standards

August 30, 2004
The Chinese school system is placing increasing emphasis on learning English, perhaps to the detriment of Chinese language curriculum. English is mandatory in China starting in the third year of primary school, and proficiency is integral for Chinese applying for jobs in foreign companies....
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