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December 6, 2012
Politics and Government
An Embrace and a Slap: Congress Votes to Normalize Trade With Russia—and Slap It on the Wrist
The U.S. Senate today approved a bill to normalize trade relations with Russia. The House voted overwhelmingly for it last month, and President Obama is expected to sign it into law. The move will al…
April 24, 2024
RealEcon
A Tricky Balance for Development Banks and the Developing World
The World Bank and IMF have concluded their spring meetings, but questions remain on China, lending capacity, and balancing the interests of rich and poor countries.
October 3, 2012
Politics and Government
Georgia’s Election Brings New Hope for Democracy
More than two decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Georgia passed an important democratic milestone this week when the opposition party won the parliamentary elections and…
October 2, 2012
A New Global Fund—For Access to Justice, Opportunity, and Prosperity
One of the big themes at this year’s meeting of the UN General Assembly is the rule of law. The General Assembly devoted a whole day to the topic last week. Many fine speeches were given as the soari…
August 23, 2012
Pussy Riot, the WTO, and a Clash of Civilizations
The tension between an inward- and outward-looking Russia has been on sharp display this week. On the same day that Moscow slammed Western governments for criticizing the prison sentences given to th…
March 15, 2024
United States
Election 2024: Joe Biden Opposes the Sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Joe Biden doesn’t want one of America’s closest allies to buy a once iconic American company.
