Tag Archives: Africa

Why Global Energy Diplomacy Matters

What is the U.S. State Department’s vision for a better future for global energy and the environment?

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China: Empire Building in the Age of Globalization

How has China systematically taken advantage of U.S. mistakes and policies?

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Strengthening Resilience in Developing Countries

Can giant insurance companies help small customers in developing countries bounce back from environmental catastrophes?

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The World’s Working Poor

How many of the world’s 3.1 billion workers earn less than $1.25 a day in wages?

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The Inexorable End of the Africa Story

Is all the excitement about the future of Africa’s economy really justified? Or is the continent’s success mostly just a commodities story?

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Why the United Nations Is Kept Weak

Is the West underestimating the value of the trust that the UN enjoys in the hearts and minds of the rest of the world’s population?

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Africa’s Resurgence and the Future of the Global Economy

Africa’s leaders need to rebuild the relationship between market and state, while supporting human development through education and social support.

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Can De-Chemicalizing Agriculture Save the Planet?

If pesticides, fertilizers and genetically-modified seed aren’t good for the planet, who are they good for?

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The Real Winners and Losers of Globalization

Globalization has radically changed global income dynamics. So who has won and who has lost?

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A Chinese Farm in Africa

Can China help feed itself by helping Africa boost its agricultural output?

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