Commentary
Regions and Countries
US, China and Ultra-Low Oil Prices
2016-03-01Den Steinbock
The US-led petrodollar era is being surpassed by a multipolar oil age in the Middle East. The transition is permeated by
Den Steinbock
Only a few years ago, Brazil exemplified the BRIC dream of rapid growth. Now it is coping with its longest recession, lo
India should avoid division within BRICS
2016-02-26Liu Zongyi
New Delhi officially took over the presidency of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) from Moscow
Wu Chunsi
With the United States vigorously promoting its rebalance strategy in the Asia Pacific, relations among the countries in
JAPAN’S NEGATIVE INTEREST RATE GAMBLE
2016-02-04Den Steinbock
Instead of boosting growth, the Bank of Japan's negative interest rates will contribute to domestic fiscal deteriora
Den Steinbock
Recently, the International Monetary Fund announced “historic reforms” in its governance. In reality, change
