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Needed: A New Global Trade System
It was easy to disrupt the world trade system that existed before Donald Trump entered the White House and Covid-19 hit. Now, before the global “village” has a chance to fashion a new system, hopefully after the US elections, academics and policy analysts should deliberate about what such a system might look like.
Preventing the Taiwan Flash Point
A confrontation about Taiwan is viewed by many as the most likely place where the rising tensions between the U.S. and China may lead to an actual confrontation.
Joe Biden's Stakeholder Capitalism Is Not the Issue—Corruption Is
Capitalism, like nuclear power, must be properly regulated for it to be helpful and not harmful.
Why Doesn't Joe Biden Have a Large Lead Over Donald Trump?
Above all, the election results will depend on millions of Americans of all backgrounds being willing to make the extra effort that voting will require this year—facing the pandemic, unemployment, and the hurdles put in their way—to not just vote but to bring others to the mailbox or ballot box.
Biden Joins the Anti-China Chorus
If those concerned about the increased tensions between the U.S. and China are expecting that Joe Biden, if elected, will hit a reset button, they are likely to be disappointed.
Can Donald Trump Save His Presidency By Making China the Enemy?
Trump has found a way to capture the headlines and fuel criticism of China, which China inflamed through its brutal crackdown in Hong Kong. However, so far at least, this effort at wagging the dog has not improved Trump’s reelection chances.
Joe Biden's Christmas Tree Needs Some Pruning: "Joe Biden's 2020 Promises Need Some Serious Help"
If you go to Joe Biden’s Vision for America’s Future, you will get a one-line vision and then the biggest Christmas tree in Democratic politics.
A Dove's Call for De-Escalation with China
Some fear that China poses a major threat to the U.S. But China has neither the capabilities nor the ambition to replace the U.S. as the world power, despite the vacuum that the U.S. has created by curtailing its international commitments and roles.
Donald Trump Has Set a Debate Trap for Joe Biden
Joe Biden should prepare for Donald Trump’s outrageous, false claims, and allegations of “fake news” by asking debate moderators to sound a buzzer every time someone lies.
Who Will Get the Vaccine?: Are You a Candidate for Donald Trump's Coronavirus Vaccine?
There are reports that coronavirus vaccines might be available in a few months. Thus, there must be deliberations over who will first have access to the vaccines.
Donors: Give-OK; Get-Not
This Article, taking into account that the United States Supreme Court holds these limitations tend to offend the freedom of speech (roughly summed up in the phrase “money is speech”), asks whether one could limit what the donors can get for their contributions.
Social Sciences Handicap the Moral Wrestler
We all carry a narrative about human nature in our minds. A major narrative, acquired from Judeo-Christian values, is that life is an unending moral struggle.
Two Cheers for Big Tech
The recent Congressional hearings that put on the hot seat four CEOS of the top big tech corporations, reflected the mood of the public.
US Anti-China Sentiment Reaches New Peak
We are at the wagging the dog stage, as the Trump administration pulls all stops to find some way to divert attention from its mismanagement of the pandemic and economy.
Trump's Not-So-Secret Helpers: Is America on the Road to Becoming an Authoritarian State?
Donald Trump is changing the country in ways that should have all Americans concerned.
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