COMMENTARY: The Melting Pot, the Salad Bowl, and the Confucian Ideal
By James FarrerMany have argued we are entering a multipolar world. Yet, this competition will not simply take place in terms of varying approaches to foreign policy but also as a result of internal policies toward minorities.
COMMENTARY: Latin America Banks on Independence
By Mark Engler
The new Latin American Bank of the South aims to promote cooperative development policies more sensitive to the needs of the poor. Can its declaration of independence and unity hang together where internal disputes have previously thwarted regional dreams?
BRIEFINGS: Globalization Poison
By Nin-Hai Tseng
The blame game for toxic toys and bad loans makes big headlines. But international scrutiny can also promote accountability.
COMMENTARY: Welfare for Wall Street
By Thomas Palley
The Federal Reserve is right to play the interest rate card aggressively given the economy-wide costs of a financial meltdown. But let’s not fool ourselves. The Fed is bailing out Wall Street.
COMMENTARY: Japan-US Relations 2017
By Devin Stewart
The next ten years may bring any number of events that could alter the economic and political atmosphere in East Asia. For an analysis of possible scenarios, read Devin Stewart’s essay “Japan-US Relations 2017,” which is based on remarks he gave in Tokyo in November.
EVENT: Winners without Losers With Edward Lincoln
Edward Lincoln urges policymakers, the business community, and citizens to find a path to increased peace and stability through strong international economic ties.
TIME: Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Carnegie Council, 170 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065
RSVP: Please send your RSVP to [email protected].