Supply Pinch Sustains Record Iron Prices
Moves by Beijing to cool iron prices can only go so far against a backdrop of lingering supply shortfalls.
Is the Greenback’s Reign on Borrowed Time?
The greenback’s position as premier reserve currency continues to erode, albeit slowly.
Bill C-51: Harper’s Attempt to ‘Arrest His Way out of Terrorism’
Instead of creating new laws and new criminals as Bill C-51 would, Canadian politicians should adopt a more holistic approach to the problem of terrorism.
Brazil On Bankruptcy: Destroying Pandemic-hit Companies for Profit
Amid the chaos of COVID-19, dubious legal practitioners appear to be intentionally turning viable businesses into distressed debt, and solely for profit.
Pakistan Faces Tough Choices in Post-US Afghanistan
President Biden may have ended Washington’s endless war. But for Pakistan, the real struggle might just be beginning.
Outlook 2021: COVID-19 Vaccines and Global Economic Recovery
Vaccines might not be a panacea for all that ails the global economy in 2021.
The Rise of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
First in a two-part series, this backgrounder explores the rise of one of the most well-funded, organized, and militarily effective jihadist groups of all time.
Four Reforms to Save the Lebanese Economy
These four reforms could help overcome the dysfunction of recent years and put the Lebanese economy back on a path toward rejuvenation.
CICA: Over 30 Years as Asia’s Multilateral Forum
Outlining the past achievements and future challenges of one of Asia’s most important multilateral forums.