Issues / Trade

  • America's Sanctions Hit Home

    Commentary

    By Ahmed Souaiaia, April 5, 2012

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    The vicious prosecution of an Iranian-born U.S. philanthropist drives home the destructive nature of U.S. sanctions on Iran.

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  • The Frog and the Scorpion

    Column

    By Conn Hallinan, April 5, 2012

    Amid slowing growth and an awakening population, can China avoid the scorpion's sting of capitalism much longer?

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  • Beating China, Corporate Style

    Column

    By Hannah Gurman, March 7, 2012

    Why should anyone believe that catering to the interests of U.S. corporations located in or returning from China will make American workers any better off?

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  • Vacuuming Up the Pacific's Resources

    Commentary

    By Arnie Saiki, March 5, 2012

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    If NAFTA is any indication, the TPPA will open up the islands of the South Pacific to tremendous exploitation.

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  • Is China Reentering the Great Game?

    Commentary

    By Dong Yu, February 9, 2012

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    China's economic involvement has increased in Afghanistan. Will it be a stabilizing force as the United States withdraws?

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  • Burma's Big Brother

    Commentary

    By Dan Beaker, December 2, 2011

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    China is emerging as the leading economic force in Burma, and the Burmese are starting to get uncomfortable.

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  • Brazil and Colombia: An Unexpected Alliance

    Commentary

    By Raul Zibechi, November 29, 2011

    Colombia, traditionally Washington's best ally in the region, is cozying up to Brazil and building a solid commercial, financial and political network with its neighbor while Washington becomes more and more isolated as a result of the geopolitical restructuring taking place globally and regionally.

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