Commentary / World Feb 28, 2023

Could a ‘greener’ World Bank be in the works?

The World Bank, the globe’s leading lender, should lead the fight against climate change.

Commentary / World Feb 21, 2023

China decoupling debate misses the most important point

The decoupling of China and Western economies will be very expensive, but there are other needs to be considered.

Commentary / World Feb 14, 2023

China’s economic coercion isn’t as scary as it sounds

China's decision-making is dominated by strategic calculations and Beijing puts the preservation of social stability ahead of penalizing countries for damaging its interests.

Commentary / World Feb 7, 2023

The U.S. needs new thinking for old alliances

Washington needs to empower its alliance partners and to allow them to take more responsibility for key decisions on defense matters.

Books / Reviews Feb 4, 2023

'Beijing’s Global Media Offensive': China's fight to win influence around the world

Author Joshua Kurlantzick's up-to-date and rigorously footnoted new book details the country's efforts to write its own narrative and sway minds through media.

Commentary / World Feb 1, 2023

Saving the planet and picking fights in the process

The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act’s climate change provisions are a game changer for a cleaner environment but are also antagonizing America's allies.

Commentary / World Jan 24, 2023

Ardern’s ‘politics of kindness’ was both effective and exhausting

New Zealand’s charismatic leader, Jacinda Ardern, stepped down, citing fatigue and other factors. Burnout is typical for women politicians who are often plagued by double standards.

Commentary / World Jan 18, 2023

Warning lights flash faster and brighter on the Korean Peninsula

North Korea appears to be growing more emboldened due to its increasing nuclear arsenal, and is stepping up its military provocations with South Korea.