The World Bank and IMF are meeting this week in Thailand. The Thai people are not enthusiastic.
Thailand Hosts a Controversial Guest
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Labor, Trade, & Finance
Coming Back to the Scene of the Crime
The IMF owes reparations to Thailand.
Why Washington Should Understand Indonesia’s Strategic Autonomy
For Indonesia, strategic autonomy is not about keeping great powers at arm’s length. It is about keeping enough options open to remain resilient.
Lula, Trump and The Limits of a New Monroe Doctrine
Brazil’s too big and powerful for Trump to easily push it around.
Foreign Policy Crisis Points Awaiting the Next Generation of Progressive Lawmakers
The next Congress may see a record crop of progressive lawmakers. Here are some of the global issues they’ll need to confront.
American Mining Corporation Wins Partial Victory in Lawsuit Against Mexico
An international tribunal awarded only a fraction of the firm’s original claim, but Mexico’s struggle against corporate legal threats continues.
Beyond the Summit: The Real Foundation of China-U.S. Stability
Young people, studying and working together across borders, is the basis of future cooperation.
First Principles for a New Progressive Foreign Policy
A new wave of progressive, left-wing, and socialist candidates and elected officials face an enormous challenge in articulating a foreign policy for the future. Here’s a start.
Before Trump Meets Xi, Look at What China Just Gave BRICS
America is trying to hold onto its superior tech while China is sharing with the rest.
Can BRICS Usher in Its Third “Golden Decade”?
Managing acute geopolitical flashpoints like the U.S.-Iran standoff tests the bloc’s diplomatic maturity.