Economics
It’s the Roads, Stupid
Armed checkpoints along key trade routes—not natural resources—are the key to financing rebel groups and insurgencies around the world.
Across the North Korean Border in China, an Economic Winter That Never Ends
The pandemic killed hopes of a trade boom.
The Bidenomics Revolution
If he succeeds, the president will cast 40 years of economic doctrine on history’s ash heap. But that’s a big if.
Biden to Prod Putin on Syria Relief
Russia’s blockage of aid deliveries threatens to make Syria’s humanitarian disaster the worst it’s been since the war began.
The Ever Given Crew Are Still Stuck at Sea
Here’s why and what their story means for other seafarers.
Is Biden’s Global Corporate Tax a Revolution—or a Retreat?
Progressives are upset with Biden’s modest proposal, but if implemented it would be a big step in global tax reform.
To Get at Lukashenko, Punish His ‘Moneybags’
To impress the Belarusian dictator, go after his and his associates’ wealth.
Big Tech and Other Multinationals Are About to Pay a Lot More in Taxes
Biden and the Europeans are close to agreement on a virtual revolution in international corporate tax policies.
Argentina Is the Pandemic’s Latest Hot Spot
An overloaded health system struggles to deal with a deadly second wave of the coronavirus.
Peru’s New President Will Polarize the Country
Peruvians may gamble on a leftist political unknown or bring a controversial right-wing politician into office.
How Maduro Beat Sanctions
Trump’s “maximum pressure” policy only made Maduro stronger. Now, Biden has to chart a new course.
Biden Jump-Starts Fight Against Kleptocracy
New memorandum puts anti-corruption efforts at the heart of national security strategy.
‘Economic Peace’ With Israel Won’t Help Palestinians
Market integration only entrenches dependence on Israel.
State Legislation Might Backfire on U.S.-China Relations
Beijing doesn’t understand local governments are independent of Washington.
Small Farms, Big Pollution
Don’t abandon big agriculture, make it work (even) better.
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