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Tonga, a New Ally in the Fight Against China’s Debt Trap

The small island nation doesn’t want to pay back the money it owes Beijing. Nor do its neighbors.

One Belt, Many Headaches

The centerpiece of BRI is in Pakistan, a place not known for its security or financial stability.

Diversifying Mexico’s Export Markets

The U.S. trade war is forcing Mexico to re-evaluate its own trade partnerships.

Daily Memo: US-China Talks, Qatari Money, Mexican Drugs

All the news worth knowing today.

Turkey in the Long Run

The crisis is part of a systemic problem that rapidly emerging powers frequently encounter.

Daily Memo: Spotlight on China’s Uighurs, a Common Enemy in Syria

All the news worth knowing today.

The Currency Crisis of 2018?

It’s not too early to consider whether what’s happening in Turkey is simply a Turkish matter.

Trade and Security: The Two Sides of US-Indian Relations

New Delhi is a valuable partner to Washington on one but not the other.

Daily Memo: Global Money Problems, Chinese Loans, Afghan Security

All the news worth knowing today.

The Risks and Rewards in the Chinese Yuan’s Fall

Despite speculation to the contrary, it’s unlikely the central bank is intentionally devaluing the currency.

Daily Memo: Purges in Iran, Concessions in China, Troubles in Idlib

All the news worth knowing today.

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