The Year of Living Dangerously
Rising commodity prices and extreme weather events threaten global stability.
Food for a Rooted Future
Rice farmers in the Philippines go chemical free, community strong.
Recovery Recedes, Convulsion Looms
The global economy in 2011 is likely to turn even gloomier.
Deal on U.S.-Korea Trade Would Expand Excessive Investor Protections
The White House’s proposed U.S.-Korea trade deal would expand corporations’ rights to bypass public interest regulations.
Finding Rootedness in the Age of Vulnerability
In a world increasingly vulnerable to external shocks, we’re searching for rooted communities–and what we can learn from them.
Decoding the G-20 Drama
The brouhaha over “global re-balancing” boils down to this: Americans buy too much stuff from China.
Unpopular Sarkozy Gets it Right on Financial Transactions Taxes in the G-20
The French President is standing tough in his push to increase taxes on the financial sector.
Yes, There are Alternatives
There is an upsurge of efforts around the world to create a new global economy rooted in local community needs.
Money Wars: Beating up on Beijing? (Part 2)
Maybe it’s time to show the Chinese a little gratitude.
Money Wars: Beating up on Beijing? (Part 1)
Is China manipulating its currency to beggar the U.S.?
Why Filipinos Should be Worried
The Philippines needs to become less vulnerable to the global economy and more rooted in local production for local consumption.
2010: Year of the Nini
If Time magazine had any inkling of sense, it would name the Nini the person of the year for 2010.
Another War in Lebanon? Not Likely
Israel is focused on Iran. But the Obama administration should not ignore the few voices inside Israel that want escalation against Hezbollah.
Crisis as Opportunity
How is the Philippines responding to the “triple crises of vulnerability”: the global economic crisis, the food crisis and the spreading environmental crises of water, forests, fisheries and climate?
A REALLY BIG Black Swan
In the security biz, so-called “black swans” blindside you and maybe even inflict a career-ending injury.