Tag: IMF
The USMCA and Trump’s Quest for ‘America First’ World Trade
by Dan Steinbock | Oct 25, 2018 | Americas, Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
The era of post-1945 multilateralism is fading. After the revised NAFTA, Trump’s dream is U.S.-dominated world trade and the ‘America First’ Asian Century.
Chinese Prospects Amid US Trade Wars
by Dan Steinbock | Oct 15, 2018 | Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
As US trade war damage is spreading, markets reflect an elusive calm before a potential storm.
Genocide of the Greek Nation
by Paul Craig Roberts | Aug 21, 2018 | Economy, Europe, Viewpoints
The declaration that the Greek crisis is over just means that there’s nothing left to extract from the Greek people for the interest of the foreign banks.
China’s Economy at the 19th Party Congress
by Antonio Graceffo | Oct 27, 2017 | Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis
Under Xi Jinping, the average citizen has seen their personal wealth increase while witnessing China’s assumption of a prominent role on the world stage.
Why US Reengagement Is Critical to Zimbabwe’s Debt Arrears Clearance Strategy
by Chido Munyati | Mar 4, 2016 | Africa, News & Analysis
It is not likely that Zimbabwe’s debt arrears clearance plan will succeed without the support of the U.S.
The Evil Empire Has the World in a Death Grip
by Paul Craig Roberts | Feb 24, 2016 | Economy, Reviews, US, Viewpoints
Today the only difference between capitalism and gangsterism is that capitalism has succeeded in legalizing its gangsterism.
The Truth About BRICS
by Devon Douglas-Bowers | Aug 21, 2015 | News & Analysis, Regions, US
James Corbett discusses whether BRICS is truly a ‘resistance’ organization and how we can fight back against the powers that be.
Greece: Sound and Fury Signifying Much
by Paul Craig Roberts | Jul 15, 2015 | Europe, Viewpoints
The austerity agreements serve as a cover for the looting of the Greek people.
BRICS Development Bank an Instrument for Globalization
by Kerry R Bolton | Jul 14, 2015 | Asia Pacific, Essays
Is the BRICS development bank being established as an act of rebellion against the existing world financial order?
Israel’s Courtship of African Countries: An Emotional Thing
by Mary Serumaga | Jul 7, 2015 | Africa, Middle East, News & Analysis
It is becoming increasingly obvious that elected African leaders have been neutralized as players on the world stage.
Greece Again Can Save the West
by Paul Craig Roberts | Jul 3, 2015 | Economy, Europe, Viewpoints
Washington is brewing armageddon. But Greece can save us.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s Concern for the Poor Got Him Destroyed
by Paul Craig Roberts | Nov 28, 2014 | Economy, Europe, Viewpoints
Dominique Strauss-Kahn opposed making ordinary poor citizens pay for the mistakes of reckless and greedy banksters.
The Brussels Embargo on Russia Will Hurt Europe More
by David Kowalski | Nov 8, 2014 | Asia Pacific, Europe, News & Analysis
Sanctions are all the rage nowadays in Europe’s Russia policy. Wrecked by the economic crisis, Europe’s priorities have been to implement low-budget solutions to counter Moscow’s threats. Instead of multi-billion euro pledges to...
Canada Rants Against Russia: Harper on Ukraine
by Jim Miles | Apr 15, 2014 | Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Viewpoints
It is aggravating to Harper strut his stuff while he spouts the false corporatist philosophy about freedom and democracy in the Ukraine.
Western Looting Of Ukraine Has Begun
by Paul Craig Roberts | Apr 2, 2014 | Europe, US, Viewpoints
Instead of being indebted to the banks, Ukraine will now be indebted to the IMF.
Geopolitics and Oligarchy at Work in Ukraine Crisis
by Kerry R Bolton | Mar 5, 2014 | Essays, Europe
The situation in the Ukraine follows the same scenario as sundry other states that have been brought into the globalist fold.
Is Ukraine Drifting Toward Civil War And Great Power Confrontation?
by Paul Craig Roberts | Feb 21, 2014 | Asia Pacific, Europe, US, Viewpoints
Ukraine protesters are determined to destroy the independence of Ukraine and to place their country in the hands of the IMF so that it can be looted.