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The Post-Global Economy
The Post-Global Economy
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Stephen S. Roach, Anne O. Krueger, Dalia Marin, Keun Lee, Andrés Velasco, Dani RodrikMany argue that the combined effects of the 2008 global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, Sino-American decoupling, and Russia’s war against Ukraine have dealt an irreversible blow to three decades of open trade and burgeoning supply chains. How should policymakers and businesses respond to the apparent demise of globalization, and what new paradigm might replace it?
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Degeneracy, Depravity, and the New Right
Degeneracy, Depravity, and the New Right
Slavoj Žižek shows how the movement is widening its appeal by openly appealing to adherents' worst impulses. -
The Republican God That Failed
The Republican God That Failed
Nina L. Khrushcheva considers the implications of Liz Cheney’s primary loss for the GOP and American democracy. -
American CHIPS Off the Chinese Block
American CHIPS Off the Chinese Block
Anne O. Krueger worries that a new $52 billion subsidy program will undermine competition and innovation in a key industry. -
Brexit Britain Confronts Reality
Brexit Britain Confronts Reality
Chris Patten holds out little hope that political leaders will offer voters an honest assessment of the country’s problems. -
The Belarusian Opposition Is Growing Stronger
The Belarusian Opposition Is Growing Stronger
Sławomir Sierakowski cites many examples showing that the country’s democracy movement has been adapting and growing quickly. -
A Turkish Playbook for Fighting Populism
A Turkish Playbook for Fighting Populism
Seren Selvin Korkmaz shows how an opposition alliance is threatening President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s autocratic rule. -
The New Resilience Paradigm
The New Resilience Paradigm
Anthea Roberts & Jensen Sass explain why we need a new, post-neoliberal policy paradigm that places resilience at its center. -
Understanding the US-China Rivalry
Understanding the US-China Rivalry
Edoardo Campanella reviews five recent books on the recent history, and worrisome future, of the Sino-American relationship. -
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American CHIPS Off the Chinese Block
American CHIPS Off the Chinese Block
Aug 18, 2022 Anne O. Krueger worries that a new $52 billion subsidy program will undermine competition and innovation in a key industry.
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The Republican God That Failed
The Republican God That Failed
Aug 18, 2022 Nina L. Khrushcheva considers the implications of Liz Cheney’s primary loss for the GOP and American democracy.
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A Turkish Playbook for Fighting Populism
A Turkish Playbook for Fighting Populism
Aug 18, 2022 Seren Selvin Korkmaz shows how an opposition alliance is threatening President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s autocratic rule.
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Brexit Britain Confronts Reality
Brexit Britain Confronts Reality
Aug 18, 2022 Chris Patten holds out little hope that political leaders will offer voters an honest assessment of the country’s problems.
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The Post-Global Economy
The Post-Global Economy
Aug 18, 2022 PS Commentators assess the likely consequences of successive shocks to international trade and supply chains.
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Understanding the US-China Rivalry
Understanding the US-China Rivalry
Edoardo Campanella reviews five recent books on the recent history, and worrisome future, of the Sino-American relationship. -
The Danger of Nuclear Reactors in War
The Danger of Nuclear Reactors in War
Bennett Ramberg shows why the world needs a formal agreement banning attacks on live reactors and related facilities. -
The World Order After the Ukraine War
The World Order After the Ukraine War
Javier Solana interviewed by Nina L. Khrushcheva about the historic roots of Russia’s invasion and the future of global security and cooperation. -
Will US-China Tensions Boil Over?
Will US-China Tensions Boil Over?
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Brahma Chellaney, Bonnie Glaser, Keyu Jin, Joseph S. Nye, Jr., Minxin Pei, Kevin RuddA toxic mix of mutual distrust and rising nationalism – with Taiwan the immediate flash point – has brought Sino-American relations to their lowest point in decades. While neither China nor the United States appears to want a military conflict, we asked PS commentators whether the two powers might nonetheless stumble into one.
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Howard Davies on forward guidance, central-bank independence, the Volcker Rule, and more
Howard Davies on forward guidance, central-bank independence, the Volcker Rule, and more
Howard Davies fears that bringing the current bout of inflation under control will carry high costs, suggests ways monetary policymakers can protect their reputations, defends the UK Treasury from accusations that it is too powerful, and more. -
Debate: Galbraith vs. Furman on Inflation
Debate: Galbraith vs. Furman on Inflation
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Jason Furman, James K. GalbraithMonths of high inflation, both in the United States and globally, have fueled intense debates about both root causes and potential solutions. Here, Jason Furman of Harvard University and James K. Galbraith of the University of Texas, Austin, offer opposing perspectives on what has become the year’s biggest economic-policy challenge.

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Taking Back the Ocean, Inc.
Taking Back the Ocean, Inc.
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Confronting the Growing Drought Risk
Confronting the Growing Drought Risk
Ibrahim Thiaw urges policymakers to get serious about a threat that will only become more severe in the coming decades. -
No Net Zero Without Nature
No Net Zero Without Nature
Nigel Topping, et al. warn that carbon-neutrality pledges are not being matched by commensurate action to protect biodiversity.