Given the horrors of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the public’s support for sanctions has been strong. But, before tightening
How to Use Economic Sanctions Wisely
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The Anatomy of the Net-Zero Transition
Reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 – and thus limiting the rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels – implies
Can Sanctions on Russia Work Without China?
As the conflict in Ukraine escalates, the growing calls to tighten the economic blockade against Russia are perhaps understandable. But China
Vladimir Putin and the Risk of World War III
After receiving a green light from Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his war in Ukraine in an effort
The Global Struggle for Democracy Is in Ukraine
Russia’s military assault on Ukraine caps a period of political attacks on democracy around the world. One must therefore hope that the
Windows into Putin’s Soul
Look upon these works, ye mighty, and despair.
Stop Financing Putin’s War
Every day, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States send Russia an average of $500 million for oil and gas. But there
Russia – How Did it Come to This?
What could possibly salvage the wreckage that remains of Russia’s botched transition from communism to a pluralist market economy?
Ukraine: Implications for Investors
The invasion of Ukraine has near and long-term consequences for investors. It is not as simple as ‘buy the dip’.
No, Prices Won’t Stabilize in 2022
Inflation is a monetary phenomenon. Get used to it. It won’t fade away anytime soon.
Russia’s Stolen Future
By invading Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is challenging not only that country’s independence but also the broader European
The False Narrative of Elitism
In our love and hate of elites exists the false belief that some group is at fault for whatever ails us collectively.
The Trust-but-Verify Path to Net Zero
Comparisons between today’s China-US tensions and the Cold War are often superficial and misleading. But reviving the maxim that underpinned
Biden’s Misery Index
Historically, the Misery Index – the sum of the unemployment and inflation rates – has offered a sound benchmark for assessing an incumbent
Reject Indifference
Dreamers and innovators need hope the way others need oxygen, and it is our job to support them accordingly.
America’s Not-So-Great Inflation
The acceleration of US inflation in recent months has led many alarmed observers to point to parallels with the 1970s, when commodity prices
Realism About Foreign-Policy Realism
In a world of sovereign states, foreign-policy decisions naturally should account for national interests and the broader balance of power.
The Fed’s Wary Embrace of Digital Dollars
It is not difficult to fathom why the United States’ central bank is especially resistant to any quantum change in the existing financial
The South China Sea’s Environmental Crisis
The environment is rarely served by great power politics. China’s territorial ambitions in the South China Sea are hastening the destruction
How China Views the Ukraine Crisis
China is watching the Ukraine crisis closely. It is a test of America’s resolve, and it could have important implications for geopolitical
A Whiff of Munich
With the United States and its NATO allies seeking further negotiations to prevent Russia from invading Ukraine, many have been quick to invoke
Investors Must Tackle Vaccine Inequity
It is time for investors to demand that boards of directors of pharmaceutical companies are held accountable to doing the right thing to reduce
Why Did Almost Nobody See Inflation Coming?
Forecasting inflation is a staple of macroeconomic modeling, yet virtually all economists’ predictions for the United States in 2021 were
Regime Change in the Global Economy
Growth theory doesn’t make for pleasant reading these days. Indications point to challenges ahead.