But it’s not for the reasons Washington thinks.
The Chip War with China Is Failing
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Labor, Trade, & Finance
Why Today’s Tech War Needs Yesterday’s History
Technology will continue to dissolve the boundaries of the world and release torrents of information, but history provides a guide to how to survive the flood.
The Gulf Is Losing Its Workforce
Maritime workers refuse to be collateral damage.
Washington’s New Mineral Monopolies Mirror Beijing’s Central Planning
The United States is now forced to compete entirely on terms set by China’s variation of state-directed mercantilism.
The Dollar’s Exorbitant Burden
U.S. policy is helping yuan adoption in Latin America.
The U.S. Is Preparing an Assault on Cuba. It Should Learn from Cuba Instead.
Cubans have lived through decades of U.S.-imposed deprivation. People in the U.S. now experiencing it themselves could learn from the resilience of their neighbors.
Capital’s Organic Intellectuals
Clara Mattei’s new book reveals the connections between today’s neoliberalism and the prevailing economic consensus of the 1920s.
AI Runs the Global Gig Economy. Governments Must Respond.
At the International Labour Organization, governments must find a way to codify protections for gig workers — and regulate their AI bosses.
The Member of the Reagan Brass who Became a Pentagon Critic
The late Lawrence Korb spent the latter part of his life fighting for cuts to the Pentagon budget.
The Unclosed Strait
The passage of Chinese ships through the Strait of Hormuz undermines Washington’s victory narrative.