Tag Archives: China

BRICS: Toward a Rio Consensus

The BRICS countries set out to overcome Western domination and the legacy of the “Washington Consensus.”

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The Ancient Silk Road: What and Where It Was

A network that once carried gems, spices and silk now carries electronics.

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As China Gets Rich…The World Slows

The laws of economics dictate that as China becomes rich, world economic growth starts to slow.

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China as Netanyahu’s New Friend

China’s economic and strategic footprint in Israel is growing.

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Putin’s Failure as a Grand Strategist

Vladimir Putin’s obsession with power could cause Russia to slip down the dragon’s throat.

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China and America: We Are Not Enemies

The two countries will have to cooperate to keep a peaceful world together.

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The Global Trade Impasse: The Chinese Leadership Conundrum

China’s time to lead the WTO has come.

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Beyond the Alibaba Hype: China’s Risky Business

Why buyers should be wary of Alibaba’s eagerly awaited IPO.

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Europe: June 1914 Vs. June 2014

How Europe went from barbarity to civilization over the course of the 20th century.

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Why Does the U.S. Maintain Its Bellicose Level of Defense Spending?

A former U.S. budget director asks why the United States continues to gear up for global war.

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