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Middle Eastern Investment in the United States: Avoiding Another Dubai Ports World
The authors describe the recent fiasco of the attempted Dubai Ports Deal last year and the broader process of foreign investment in the US, highlighting the significant need for reform in this area. ... Read More...


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World Economic Forum Interview: Jermyn Brooks
PACI Board Member Jermyn Brooks discusses the anti-corruption initiative on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2007 in Davos. (2/21/2007, World Economic Forum) Read More...


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Global corruption report 2001-2007
Now in its sixth year, this edition of the Global Corruption Report focuses on judges and courts, but situating them within the broader justice system, and looking at political, economic and societal ... Read More...


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Blair Endorses Gordon Brown as His Successor
As widely expected, Blair endorsed Gordon Brown as his desired successor. Article looks at what this means for Britain and her Economy. By Alan Cowell (NY Times, 05/11/07) Read More...


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Dialogue Radio: #698 Globalization: The Goal that Failed
Interview with John Ralston Saul. He describes what he sees as the overemphasis of self-interest in policy and politics. He explains how this has led to a climate of managerial policies instead of lea... Read More...


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European bank mergers
Article looks at the significance of the proposed takeover of ABN AMRO and the effects it will have on European banking and whether it will lead to a long overdue integrated pan-European banking secto... Read More...


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A Four-Step Recovery Plan for Zimbabwe
The author suggests four initial reforms that would help repair and resurrect the Zimbabwean economy and society in the post-Mugabe regime era. By Marian L. Tupy. (The American, 4/17/2007) Read More...


IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Roger Bate
IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Roger Bate
IA-Forum discusses the recent World Bank Spring Meetings and the future role of the Bretton Woods sisters in the international arena with Dr. Roger Bate, a Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute ... Read More...


IA-Forum Interview: Josephine Osikena
IA-Forum Interview: Josephine Osikena
IA-Forum speaks with Josephine Osikena, Programme Manager for Democracy and Development at the Foreign Policy Centre, about the upcoming elections in West Africa. By J. Young and Sarah Knudsen. (IA-... Read More...


IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Wu Xinbo
IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Wu Xinbo
International Affairs Forum speaks with Professor Wu Xinbo about issues regarding China and Asia. By Stefan Daniels. (IA-Forum, 03/23/2007) Read More...


The Western Roots of the New Econo-nationalism
The Western Roots of the New Econo-nationalism
Discusses the author’s concept of ‘econo-nationalism’ - xenophobia in matters having to do with international trade. By Richard Neil Lorenc. (03/18/2007) Read More...


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Africa: Economic Growth Improving
Article looks at how, amid the conflict and rampant poverty the continent suffers, Africa is showing signs of economic growth and opportunity that may be its savior from the wretched conditions it end... Read More...


IA-Forum Interview: Peter Beck
IA-Forum Interview: Peter Beck
IA-Forum discusses the 6-party talks with Peter Beck, Seoul-based director of the Northeast Asia Project of the International Crisis Group. By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 2/16/2007) Read More...


Milton Friedman, Technology Maven
Milton Friedman, Technology Maven
Milton Friedman lives on, despite his demise: he’s the rightful patron saint of blogging. By Jens F. Laurson and George A. Pieler. (first published at Read More...


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Resist Congress Encroaching on Economic Freedom
Under the new House Leadership, pro-growth and free-trade policies may be a thing of the past. But such economic populism – espoused by either party – should be nipped in the bud. By George A. Pieler ... Read More...


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The Caucasus: Hanging Together
Article looks at how the countries of the Caucasus are using their natural endowments as a strategic bargaining tool and yet how long of a way they have to go to fully form a unified coordinated polic... Read More...


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The state of Britain
Article obserces how Britain has succesfully handled the lastest round of globalisation and reversed the decline it experienced in the 1970s. A survey of the country follows. (The Economist, 02/01/07) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Philippe Legrain
International Affairs Forum discusses immigration issues with Philippe Legrain - journalist, economist and author of 'Open World - The Truth About Globalization' and 'Immigrants: Your Country Needs Th... Read More...


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Euro displaces dollar in bond markets
Article looks at how the Euro has displaced the Dollar as the prime currency in which bonds are traded. Author observes several factors that play a role in this, most notably the desire of oil-produci... Read More...


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Libya National Oil Company: A Short Analysis
Author discusses growth of Libya's National Oil Company (NOC) and further expansion in the market. By Rafael Broch. (IA-Forum, 01/05/2007) Read More...


Raw Power, Bear Facts
Raw Power, Bear Facts
"Backed by oil reserves, Russia is an object lesson of how global self-assertion can quickly turn very ugly. Skilled in the arts of brazen lying, Russia plays international politics like a tin drum." ... Read More...


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How can the U.S fix the ever-increasing Trade Deficit with China?
Author discusses U.S.-China trade deficit and argues for possible tarriff action. By Tonya Jones. (12/22/2006) Read More...


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Merkel's Geopolitical Menage Trois
Authors discuss the options that German Chancellor Angela Merkel has in her dealings with Russia on Gas and Energy. By George A. Pieler and Jens F. Laurson. (IA-Forum, 12/08/2006) Read More...


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Russia's WTO Accession
Testimony at the European Parliament on Russia's change in policy towards the WTO, chances for accession and policy suggestions for the EU. By Anders Aslund (Peterson Institute, 11/21/2006) Read More...


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Milton Friedman, Free Markets Theorist, Dies at 94
Obituary looks at the impact the late Milton Friedman had in forming modern-day economic policy throughout the world, as well as how his libertarian legacy lives on today. (NY Times, 11/16/06) Read More...


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International Affairs Forum Interview: Martin Wolf
IA-Forum speaks with Mr. Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator for the Financial Times. By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 11/8/2006) Read More...


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Doha Round Failure: What Next?
In the wake of the failure of the Doha round, what does the future hold for world trade? What can, and should be done to get negotiations back on track? Read More...


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After the victory
Article looks at what sort of policies the new Democratic Congress will enact. Focus is on the appointment of senior and veteran democrats. (The Economist, 11/09/06) Read More...


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What France needs
Article compares France's current economic malaise to that of 1970s Britain, where an outdated system was entrenched due to special interests. Author points out that, just as Britain did in the 1980s,... Read More...


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If Italy thinks the unthinkable about the eurozone
"What if a government decided to leave the European Monetary Union and abandon the Euro? A realistic question, and yet nobody dares to ask." Article analyzes what would happen if Italy were to conside... Read More...


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