Asian ports: Pitfalls of China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative.
U.S. Democracy For Sale: Just Ask Sheldon
Sheldon Adelson is the personification of money in American politics today. Perversely, nothing that he has done is illegal.
Women’s Gyms Lay Bare Limits of Saudi Reforms
Saudi women will continue to suffer a decline in physical and mental health, beyond their lack of social, economic and political status.
After TPP: RCEP as China’s Magic Bullet?
China will not lead free trade in Asia, contrary to many forecasts.
As Romania Battles Corruption
Corruption is the most underrated international security threat of our time.
Argentina: Who Killed Alberto Nisman?
The federal prosecutor of a 1994 terrorist attack by Hezbollah died in 2015 just after denouncing Argentina’s president for treason.
How Brazil Destroys Itself
The mutineers that brought down Dilma will soon be cut down by the same sword.
Moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem: Strings Attached
How Trump would need to manage the fallout of such a decision, to achieve a breakthrough instead of disaster.
Trump and Corporate Secrecy: Welcome to the Dark Age
The U.S. Congress and Trump’s cabinet bring joy to the kleptocrats in Africa, Latin America and elsewhere.
How Turkey and China Undermine Their Future Prosperity
Ruling by oppression stunts human development and significantly reduces an economy’s ability to advance.























