The BRICS countries set out to overcome Western domination and the legacy of the “Washington Consensus.”
Tag Archives: China
The Ancient Silk Road: What and Where It Was
A network that once carried gems, spices and silk now carries electronics.
As China Gets Rich…The World Slows
The laws of economics dictate that as China becomes rich, world economic growth starts to slow.
Putin’s Failure as a Grand Strategist
Vladimir Putin’s obsession with power could cause Russia to slip down the dragon’s throat.
China and America: We Are Not Enemies
The two countries will have to cooperate to keep a peaceful world together.
Beyond the Alibaba Hype: China’s Risky Business
Why buyers should be wary of Alibaba’s eagerly awaited IPO.
Europe: June 1914 Vs. June 2014
How Europe went from barbarity to civilization over the course of the 20th century.
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.


























