The Commerce Department is trying to keep computer chips out of the hands, but it’s only succeeding in hurting U.S. business.
America’s China Licensing Regime Now Helps Beijing
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Labor, Trade, & Finance
The New Cold War of Rocks vs. Chips
The two major superpowers have asymmetric super powers.
Europe Is Embracing Green Protectionism — At the Cost of a Global Green Transition
Developed countries pledged to support poorer countries in their green transitions. Under a new EU policy, they’re applying penalties instead — and the U.S. may follow suit.
Trade-Over-Aid Doctrine Casualty of Iran War
The administration is asking poor countries to focus on trade, not aid. It is also waging a war that is shutting down trade routes.
The AI Attack Was American But the Defense Was Chinese
The U.S. AI industry is incapable of restraining its own models and incapable of protecting its own users.
A New Cuban Economy?
Will the proposed changes persuade the Trump administration to alter its current policy towards Cuba?
America’s Sanctions Are Building a Post-Dollar World
Washington’s favorite tool of coercion is still powerful—but overuse is teaching the rest of the world how to live without it.
Why the West Fails to See China’s Strategic Horizon
China is playing the long game.
World Cup: A Poisonous Cocktail of Spectacle, Kitsch, and Patriotism
Given all the corruption and scandals, the World Cup doesn’t stand a chance of remaining a showcase of the “beautiful game.”
Debt Relief in the Global South Would Benefit Americans
U.S. workers, consumers, and taxpayers have a big stake in developing country debt crises — and they have the power to tackle the problem.