GPF Team

Dec. 22, 2016 As the year comes to an close, we examine how our forecast for 2016 fared.

Dec. 23, 2016 All national economies are regionalized at some level. The U.S. Department of Commerce divides the U.S. into nine regions for bureaucratic purposes. What stands out in this week’s graphic is that, while the U.S. certainly has regions that account for a greater share of GDP, economic activity is more spread out than some might think. The Southeast region actually contributes most to total GDP. The Mideast and the Far West are not far behind. New York City is the U.S.’ largest city, and its greater metropolitan area accounts for about 7 percent of the country’s GDP.

Dec. 21, 2016 Israelis have benefited from not being a main focus in the Middle East.

Dec. 21, 2016 The concept of nationalism in the modern world remains largely misunderstood.

Dec. 20, 2016 The Arab monarchy’s short-term stability could be at risk.