“Common But Differentiated Responsibilities”: During the recent APEC summit, President’s Obama and Xi Jinping announced what could be a landmark environmental agreement. The U.S. pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 26 percent to 28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025. … Continue reading
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Transparency Report: China Speaks of Inclusion at UN, Cracks Down on Protestors in Hong Kong
Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong: During China’s annual address to the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Wang Yi had an interesting message for the international community: The new sustainable development agenda should advance people’s wellbeing, promote inclusivity and ensure implementation … Continue reading
Transparency Report: (In China) the Appearance of Human Rights Laws Must be Upheld, Especially When they are Being Broken
This is a picture of William “Boss” Tweed, one of the most notoriously corrupt politicians in American history. His character, in the critically acclaimed movie “Gangs of New York”, has a particularly memorable line; “the appearance of the law must … Continue reading
China’s Model of Economic Development Cannot be Exported to Africa
Original article: However, with China’s more recent rise, what has emerged instead is the so-called “China model” featuring authoritarian capitalism. China is actively promoting this new model of China’s political and economic development in Africa through political party training programs, … Continue reading
Conflict Watch: Why Reducing Military Spending Is Not A “Slam Dunk” For Sustainable Human Development
On The Global Day of Action On Military Spending (4/14), Special Rapporteur Alfred de Zayas Urged a reduction in military expenditure and greater investment in sustainable development programs (Original Article): Marking the Global Day of Action on Military Spending, the … Continue reading
Economic Outlook: China’s Local Debt Solution–Financial Liberalization or Debt Monetization?
Original Article: The total debt of local governments in China has soared to nearly $3 trillion as the country’s addiction to credit-fueled growth has deepened in recent years, according to the findings of a long-awaited report released on Monday by … Continue reading
Economic Outlook: As U.S. Debt-Ceiling Battle Continues, China Seizes Opportunity
Original article: China accelerated plans to internationalize its currency on Thursday by agreeing to swap euros and yuan with the European Central Bank in a deal that is set to be China’s second-largest to date. The bilateral currency swap agreement between the European … Continue reading
Transparency Thursday: Debates on Data Collection Focusing on the Wrong Issues
Some Funny NSA related video clips from South Park Ever since Edward Snowden leaked information on NSA data collection, there has been public uproar about the Federal government spying on the everyday communications of American citizens. There has been the … Continue reading
Conflict Watch: The U.S. is Teaching China How to be a World Power
“In remarks directed at China, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke Saturday of a “growing threat” of cyber-attacks against the United States and called on America and its allies to “establish international norms of responsible behavior in cyberspace.” “The United States … Continue reading
Conflict Watch: U.S. and its Allies Believe Assad Used Chemical Weapons (But What Does it Mean?)
A little mix-up from our normal schedule. When I saw this article in the NYT this morning I could not concentrate on any economics related news, I will put something out on that front tomorrow. — “The White House, in … Continue reading
Normative Narratives 