Economic Policy Challenges for the Next Italian Government
With low growth, crippling public debt, and chronic unemployment, Italy checks all the boxes for a major financial crisis. However, with the right economic policies, the next coalition government can turn Italy around and make...
Engaging China to Address the North Korean Security Threat
As Washington seeks to achieve more favorable security conditions in the upcoming negotiations with North Korea, the Trump administration must continue to maintain pressure on Pyongyang. However, the administration misses a...
How to Make NAFTA Great Again
The Trump administration rightly wants to make sure that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) works for ordinary Americans. However, instead of abolishing NAFTA altogether, the Trump administration should focus on...
Puerto Rico: The Worst-Performing Economy in 2018
Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico earlier this year, leaving fifty people dead, destroying thousands of homes, and putting 5,000 small companies out of businesses. To alleviate this crisis and rebuild Puerto Rico’s economy,...
The Looming Crisis in Italy
With low growth, chronic unemployment, and crippling public debt, Italy checks all the boxes for a looming financial crisis. Yet, with its upcoming elections next year and the rise of new players in Italian politics, the country...
An Economic Strategy for a United Spain
Spain is on the brink of a political crisis as the confrontation between Catalonia and the central government escalates over Catalonia’s future. The recent developments are indeed a wake-up call for Spain, which must address...
Addressing North Korea’s Other Weapon: A Growing Economy
Despite crippling sanctions, the North Korean economy has managed to continue its economic growth over the past several years. As the United States and its allies formulate economic and foreign policy strategies to address North...
Difficult Road Ahead for Macron
Strong economic challenges lie ahead for French President Emmanuel Macron as he celebrates 100 days in office with historically low approval ratings. Although the French economy has performed well recently, it still suffers from...
An Economic Strategy for Closer U.S.-German Cooperation
Despite the growing importance of U.S.–German cooperation to the global economy, President Trump and Angela Merkel’s recent meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg has done little to improve the deteriorating U.S.-German relations....
London Should be a Top Priority During Brexit Negotiations
Small businesses and financiers across the United Kingdom are increasingly concerned that London is not a top priority in Brexit negotiations, leading to fears about its financial future. Although the UK government has undertaken...