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China, Germany and Sliding US Demand

Sept. 21, 2016 Declining U.S. demand for major exporters’ goods could spell disaster.

Germany Again

Sept. 20, 2016 The results of state elections in Berlin may be another indicator of an economic downturn.

The Decline of Austerity Politics

Sept. 19, 2016 More pressing issues have taken the place of belt-tightening.

15 Years in Something They Call War

Sept. 19 2016 The U.S. has veered away from its original mission since going to war in Afghanistan after 9/11.

Lehman Brothers and Germany: An Opera in Two Acts

Sept. 16, 2016 Repercussions of the 2008 financial crisis are still being felt today.

China Is Still Really Poor

Sept. 15, 2016 China says it has lifted 700 million people out of poverty. What does that really mean?

Afghanistan’s Unending Civil War

Sept. 15, 2016 Despite Western backing, the government has been unable to suppress the Taliban and gain control of the country.

Why the Rise in Wages Is Great News and a Problem

Sept. 14, 2016 Seemingly positive economic news for the U.S. could actually portend a recession.

North Korea’s Weapons

Sept. 13, 2016 Pyongyang has launched more nuclear tests but it has a long way to go before developing a nuclear weapon.

The Middle East Since 9/11

Sept. 12, 2016 The region has changed significantly following the attacks 15 years ago.

The American President’s Power over NAFTA

Sept. 9, 2016 Presidential candidates have threatened to withdraw from the agreement, but would this really be in their power?

Merkel Doesn’t Blame the Voter

Sept. 8, 2016 The establishment’s view that there is no crisis in the system is leading to surprising election results for mainstream parties.

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