Trade

Turkey's Fragile Success

Turkey has undeniable economic potential, but there is still a lot of work to do.

BY CENK SIDAR | SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The Problem with Patriotism

The dispute over islands in the East China Sea is stirring up nationalist passions in the region. That doesn't bode well for the future of democracy.

BY CHRISTIAN CARYL | SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Lions on the Move

10 things you don't know about Africa's booming economy.

BY SUSAN LUND, AREND VAN WAMELEN | AUGUST 31, 2012

The China Bubble

U.S. companies are banking their future success on tapping into the enormous Chinese market. They're in for a nasty surprise.

BY RICHARD D'AVENI | AUGUST 30, 2012

Powder Keg in the Pacific

China is rising -- fast and furious. So why can't the rest of Asia get its act together?

BY ROWAN CALLICK | AUGUST 22, 2012

Paul Ryan's Bad Idea for the Middle East

It's not true that Mitt Romney's veep choice is a complete neophyte on foreign policy. But his major foray abroad does not inspire confidence.

BY TY MCCORMICK | AUGUST 17, 2012

Building a Better China

The world's cities will experience massive growth over the next decade. But are they ready to handle it?

BY RICHARD DOBBS, JAANA REMES | AUGUST 13, 2012

So You Want to Be a Sanctions-Buster

It’s easy -- if you try hard enough and have the right friends! Here’s a handy how-to guide to making moolah from the mullahs.

BY MARK DUBOWITZ | AUGUST 10, 2012

Countdown to Zero Dollars

The U.S. opened the door to nuclear trade with India -- and got nothing.

BY TOM HUNDLEY | AUGUST 9, 2012

The Future of Manufacturing Is in America, Not China

How new technology is driving a U.S. industrial comeback.

BY VIVEK WADHWA | JULY 17, 2012

Give Mexico a Chance

It wouldn’t actually be that hard to restore Mexico’s economic fortunes -- if the new president is willing to show some backbone.

BY ROBERT LOONEY | JULY 16, 2012

Not Quite the Holy Grail

The changing global picture of foreign direct investment.

BY PETER PASSELL | JULY 13, 2012

Talking a Great Game

So far, Washington's pivot to Asia has included a lot of work on security and trade. Democracy, not so much.

BY CHRISTIAN CARYL | JULY 11, 2012

Her Work Isn’t Done

This week the world is celebrating Aung San Suu Kyi’s achievements as a pro-democracy activist. Now the question is: Can she finish the job?

BY CHRISTIAN CARYL | JUNE 20, 2012

Asia's Next Tiger

President Aquino's anti-corruption program is just what the Philippines economy needs.

BY GREG RUSHFORD | JUNE 19, 2012

Africa Takes Off

Sub-Saharan Africa is starting to shed its reputation as an economic laggard. The West should pay attention.

BY G. PASCAL ZACHARY | JUNE 11, 2012

Two Worlds, One Climate

Forget Kyoto. There’s a much better way to persuade the developing world to fight climate change.

BY PETER PASSELL | MAY 23, 2012

In the Crosshairs

Why controlling the international arms trade can help to build stable societies.

BY CHRISTIAN CARYL | MAY 22, 2012

Down, but Not Out

Just because Brazil’s growth rates are slowing, doesn’t mean the doomsayers are right.

BY ALBERT FISHLOW | MAY 18, 2012

Getting Ready for Life after Castro

Managing the transition to a democratic Cuba: A user’s guide.

BY JAIME SUCHLICKI | MAY 11, 2012

Dirty Laundry

If the West really wants to prevent developing countries from laundering money, it can start by cleaning up its own act.

BY PETER REUTER | APRIL 19, 2012

The Narco State

There's good news on the drug war: The world knows how to end it -- so why can't the United States figure it out?

BY CHARLES KENNY | APRIL 16, 2012

Trustbusters

Why the Obama Administration is targeting Malaysia and Vietnam in the trans-Pacific trade talks.

BY GREG RUSHFORD | APRIL 13, 2012

Carnaval Is Over

The end of the Brazilian miracle.

BY BILL HINCHBERGER | APRIL 7, 2012

Embarrassment of Riches

Natural resources would seem to promise easy money. Welcome to the dark side.

BY PETER PASSELL | FEBRUARY 9, 2012

In Praise of Brain Drain

Want to help the developing world? Hire away its best minds.

BY ROBERT GUEST | DECEMBER 29, 2011

Europe's Coming Trade War with China

Today, the talk in Brussels is all about Beijing's price for helping bail out the eurozone. But the real danger is a looming protectionist backlash.

BY JONATHAN HOLSLAG | NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Deal Breaker

How badly did Europe just bungle its best shot yet at avoiding economic catastrophe?

BY MOHAMED EL-ERIAN | NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Welcome to Bazaaristan

Photos from the $10 trillion shadow economy.

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Strange Trade

Recent research reveals the surprising unintended consequences of free trade

BY JOSHUA E. KEATING | NOVEMBER 2011