Information on "Economics"
September 2012
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3 Sep 2012
After Fukushima: Looking Back to Move Forward
Two independent reports on the Fukushima nuclear disaster agree that the Tokyo Electric Power Company should bear ‘considerable responsibility’ for the accident. More worrying, argues Christopher Hobson, is that the Japanese power industry has learned few lessons from this disaster. More on «After Fukushima: Looking Back to Move Forward»
August 2012
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10 Aug 2012
China's Coercive Economic Diplomacy – A New and Worrying Trend
China is increasingly applying economic pressure in order to influence or change other states' economic policies. The CSIS's Bonnie Glaser suggests that such tactics may represent the maturation of Beijing’s power within the international economic system. More on «China's Coercive Economic Diplomacy – A New and Worrying Trend»
July 2012
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31 Jul 2012
Something Had to Give: Nigeria's Coming Crisis
Nigeria's inability to contain the threat posed by Boko Haram recently prompted President Goodluck Jonathan to replace his National Security Adviser. This move, however, is unlikely to allay widespread concerns that the radical Islamist group remains out-of-control and that the state is too corrupt (and therefore ineffectual) to deal with it. More on «Something Had to Give: Nigeria's Coming Crisis» -
18 Jul 2012
Brazil's Stability is Success
Brazil's savvy economic reforms have resulted in broad-based growth that mitigates the impact of international economic fluctuations, argues CFR's Shannon O’Neil. More on «Brazil's Stability is Success» -
11 Jul 2012
Every Nation For Itself
The commitment to global leadership by key international players may be eroding due to a growing lack of will, resources and durable alliances. More on «Every Nation For Itself» -
9 Jul 2012
How Globalization Affects Transnational Crime
Globalization not only facilitates international trade but also transnational crime. Phil Williams talks about the myriad transnational criminal networks operating in a globalized world. More on «How Globalization Affects Transnational Crime» -
4 Jul 2012
Timor-Leste Beyond 2012: A Turning Point
As it enters into the second decade of self-rule, with a change of governing powers mid-year and with UN Peacekeepers gone by year-end, will Timor-Leste make it on its own? More on «Timor-Leste Beyond 2012: A Turning Point»
June 2012
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13 Jun 2012
Economic Costs, the Arab Spring and the GCC
Social unrest associated with the Arab Spring prompted the Gulf Cooperation Council states to introduce a range of social and economic policies. Our partners at the GRC assess some of the main policy packages. More on «Economic Costs, the Arab Spring and the GCC »
February 2012
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27 Feb 2012
Japan and India: Making Up for Lost Time
India and Japan have had their historical ups and downs as ideology and technology prevented them seeing eye to eye. Now, wariness of China and common interests in the Asia-Pacific region are bringing Japan and India together. More on «Japan and India: Making Up for Lost Time»
October 2011
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3 Oct 2011
Green Economy: Fix Our 'Ends' Not Just Our Means
While growth remains as our main goal economic and environmental crisis will persist. A green economy requires us to aim at development rather than growth, through the responsible promotion of justice, the common good, and environmental sustainability. More on «Green Economy: Fix Our 'Ends' Not Just Our Means»
