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Threat to Free Trade, Threat to Progress
Threat to Free Trade, Threat to Progress
The crisis of the financial markets could all-too easily be turned into vast economic crisis if political meddling and populist resentments manage to infringe on free trade. By George A. Pieler and Je... Read More...


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The Fall of U.S. Hegemony in Latin America
The Fall of U.S. Hegemony in Latin America
Author analyzes the decreasing influence of the United States in Latin American and the rising influence of Russia and Brasil. By Adam Kott. (10/20/2008) Read More...


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Financial Crisis Impact on South America
Financial Crisis Impact on South America
Author analyzes impact of the financial crisis on South America. By Adam Kott. (10/15/2008) Read More...


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A Sold State
A Sold State
Author analyzes theory to practice regarding the selling of states to foreign investment in respect to China and Zambia. By Darlington Chisenga. (10/12/2008) Read More...


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Losing Faith
The world clearly is at a turning point, underscored by ongoing tectonic shifts in political and economic power, writes Brahma Chellaney (Hindustan Times, 10/13/2008) Read More...


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Wanted: a fairer capitalism
Now, as our financial system lies on the brink of collapse, it is time to build a new one, based on fairness instead of naked greed, and with long-term commitment to building businesses and supporting... Read More...


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Financial Crisis Impact on Latin America
Financial Crisis Impact on Latin America
Author discusses the ripple effect of the U.S. financial crisis on Latin American markets. By Adam Kott. (10/06/2008) Read More...


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The Week That Changed Everything
The global financial crisis needs a system-wide solution not a quick fix, writes Ann Pettifor. (Open Democracy, 09/22/2008) Read More...


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Uganda’s Smart Protectionism
For too long, African governments have listened to the siren song of free trade - and have suffered from too much openness, not too little, writes G. Pascal Zachary . (Project Syndicate, 09/02/2008) Read More...


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Trees vs. Tusks
Trees vs. Tusks
Keeping the planet green takes shades of grey, not black-and-white. In Ghana, one shade of grey to be reckoned with is the African Elephant, that noble beast protected by international treaties from ... Read More...


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Saving Resources to Save Growth
Jeffrey Sachs argues that a new, sustainable global growth strategy is needed to maintain global economic progress in the world of constrained resources. (Project Syndicate, 06/25/2008) Read More...


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The Coming Energy Wars
Oil prices could hit $200 a barrel in the next few months. Article analyzes effects on global economy and geopolitics. (Newsweek, 06/02/2008) Read More...


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Food Failures and Futures.
In this paper, Laurie Garrett addresses the mistakes in humanitarian food policies and maps out a better way forward to solve food crisis. (Council on Foreign Relations, 05/15/2008) Read More...


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OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2008-2017
According to the report, agricultural commodity prices should ease from their recent record peaks but over the next 10 years they are expected to average well above their mean levels of the past decad... Read More...


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Biofuel for Thought
Biofuel for Thought
Biofuels may be one of the dumber of the grand, well intentioned ideas of this decade. Yet they are here to stay, because of the Zeitgeist that says source-diversification is the Holy Grail of energy ... Read More...


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Competition ensured the selection of the best quality tanker
Reps. Murtha, Pelosi and Tiahrt all want to give Boeing the contract for refueling tankers the Air Force awarded to Northrop Grumman/Airbus. A classic protectionist move, conveniently combined with a ... Read More...


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Liberal reforms no threat to social Europe
Author argues that market liberalization in Europe does not necessarily have to lead to increased social inequality. (Centre for European Reform, (05/03/2008) Read More...


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Deregulation and the food crisis
Author discusses the contribution of deregulation to the current food crisis. (Food First, 04/18/2008) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Ha-Joon Chang
IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Ha-Joon Chang
IA-Forum speaks with University of Cambridge Prof. Ha-Joon Chang about neo-liberalism and international development. By Neal Wells (IA-Forum, 04/23/2008) Read More...


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An Empty Revolution: The Unfulfilled Promises of Hugo Chávez
The author argues that Chávez's government has failed in its promises to alleviate poverty, and has, in fact, made the economic situation of Venezuelans worse. By Francisco Rodríguez (Foreign Affairs,... Read More...


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Chilling Uncertainties about Global Warming
Chilling Uncertainties about Global Warming
The Emmy, Oscar, and Nobel Peace Prize committees all seem to agree: global warming exists, humans cause it, and without Al Gore, we'd all be doomed. By Jens F. Laurson and George A. Pieler (first pub... Read More...


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Fear Stalks The Andes
Fear Stalks The Andes
Congress, wary of negotiated deals that open wider the doors to international commerce, surprises only when it approves Free Trade Agreements. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio accuses Free Trade of all sorts... Read More...


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Interview: Ambassador Jan-Paul Dirkse
Interview: Ambassador Jan-Paul Dirkse
IA-Forum speaks with Dutch Ambassador to Russia, Jan-Paul Dirkse. By Kester Kenn Klomegah. (IA-Forum, 10/26/2007) Read More...


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Lost in the maize of precaution
In adopting the precautionary principle, the EU cast the adage “better safe than sorry” into rigid policy. “Precaution” made into principle may seem innocuous but carries plenty opportunity for abuse ... Read More...


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Depends on Whose ‘Locusts’ they Are
Depends on Whose ‘Locusts’ they Are
Amidst misguided economic thinking, Germany's center-left and center-right swap roles on protectionism. By Jens F. Laurson and George A. Pieler. (first published in Read More...


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Poverty Fuels Extremism
The author describes how increased economic development in Pakistan is not helping to alleviate widespread poverty and how these disadvantaged economic classes could turn to extremist Islamic activiti... Read More...


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After The Bush Doctrine: National Security Strategy For A New Administration
Eleven of the nation's most prominent intellectuals debate about America's future role in the world at Miller Center of Public Affairs conference. Contains videos and transcripts. (06/07/2007) Read More...


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Tax Havens Threat or Enhancement to Commerce
Examines pros and cons of country tax havens. By Ingrid Ulloa. (IA-Forum, 6/19/2007) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Dennis de Tray
IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Dennis de Tray
IA Forum discusses issues surrounding the World Bank/IMF with Dr. Dennis de Tray, Vice President at the Center for Global Development. (IA-Forum, 4/20/2007) Read More...


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Credibility of G8 countries rests on keeping financial markets clean
Credibility of G8 countries rests on keeping financial markets clean
Discusses financial transparency issues facing G8 and African leaders. By Akere Muna, President Pan African Lawyers Union and Vice Chair Transparency International. (06/07/2007) Read More...


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