No Consensus on the Washington Consensus
On local, national, and international levels, new forces have risen to challenge the Consensus and create alternatives.
Obama: Sweep Away a Free Trade Relic
Among the most embarrassing, yet often overlooked economic policies of the Bush and Clinton years was the penchant for making other countries restrict capital controls, even though such controls had proved effective against financial volatility.
Obamas Agenda for Change and the 2009 Summit of the Americas
Barack Obama’s electoral victory represents hope for a change in direction for U.S. relations with Latin America.
How Badly Can the ‘Experts’ Ruin the Planet?
Look no further than the World Bank to see how many economic, social, and environmental problems so-called experts can make worse.
Mad Cows, Mad People
What’s the relationship between the beef crisis in South Korea, the humanitarian crisis in North Korea, and the global food crisis?
Border Crossings: Links Between Immigration, Debt and Trade
Debt cancellation, combined with new approaches to trade, investment, and aid, could help many developing countries reduce migration pressures.
How You Can Help Build a More Just and Sustainable World Economy
Workers, consumers, and investors have the power to make a greener, more just planet.
Food Safety on the Butcher’s Block
Washington is using new free trade agreements to push U.S. food–and food safety standards–down the throats of other countries.
Three Amigos Summit
The NAFTA-expanding Security and Prosperity Partnership is too cozy with big business.
Trouble in Tibet
From Beijing’s perspective, the debt to Tibet has been paid back. Many Tibetens think differently.
IPS Fellow Saul Landau Receives Top Chilean Award
Landau accepts the Bernardo O’Higgins Award from the Chilean Ambassador for his work in human rights.
Trade Issues Are Not Just About NAFTA and the Rust Belt
We need to shift from a “Wal-Mart economy” to one built on dignified jobs and healthy communities.
Bush’s Last State of the Union
Stephen Zunes tells you the real story behind the president’s latest speech.
NAFTA: Kicked Up a Notch
NAFTA is not just about free trade any more. As columnist Laura Carlsen explains, NAFTA has a new and ominous punch as well.
Missing Words For The New Trade Debate
Democrats need to take an axe to the Bush Administration’s trade policies.