Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the first African and the first woman to serve in the WTO’s top post. But she faces formidable challenges.
The Post-Pandemic Crisis: What Happens Next?
The failure of multilateral strategic decision-making in these COVID times has been led by the Trump Administration and its bizarre attacks on international institutions.
Are the World Bank and IMF Failing the World?
Amidst Trump administration flame-throwing, top experts worry about the ability of the main multilateral institutions safeguarding the global economy.
Can the Emerging Economic Powers Govern the Globe?
Can a G7 dominated by developing nations provide the impulse to global governance as did the old G7? The answer is no.
Trump’s Trade War Is Getting More Serious
In the tit-for-tat retaliation gaming with the United States over imposing tariffs, China is at a disadvantage.
Trump, Russia’s Masterful Sleeper Agent
Despite his presumed record of failure, the U.S. President can rightfully say to his masters in Russia “Mission Accomplished.”
Trade Wars and the Clash of Perceptions
Trump sees China as a wealthy country with many poor people, while China sees itself as a poor country with wealthy people.
US: Headless on China
The United States’ greatest failing is the inability to fashion a strategic conception that accommodates the rise of China as a superpower.
Toward a Trump Trade Round: Time to Negotiate!
The world has recoiled from Trump’s unilateralism. But history tells us that good things can come from false starts.
Trump’s Steel Tariffs: Soft on China and Russia, Tough on Allies
Everything you always wanted to know about section 232 of the U.S. Act on steel and aluminum, but were always afraid to ask.