Tag Archives: trade
The Arms Trade Treaty
Cyprus Bailout: An Anomaly or a Sign of a New Polarized EU?
Life after Chavez
Within minutes of the announcement of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, media outlets worldwide covered this breaking story. Considered larger than life, Chavez ruled Venezuela with an iron fist for the past 14 years. In 1998, Chavez came …
South Korea: Trying to Become a Tiger Once Again
The inauguration of Park Geun-hye, South Korea’s first female president ushers in a new chapter in Korea’s history. Park Geun-hye is the daughter of former president (and dictator) Park Chung-hee and served for five years as first lady when her …
TAFTA: A Tran-Atlantic Free Trade Agreement
What Germany Thinks About Globalization
Germany has benefitted from globalization, it’s economic and labor polices allowed the country to thrive despite the Financial Crisis of 2007-2009. The country though faces stark demographic challenges, with an aging population and a shrinking workforce. Many fear that the …
Oil and Natural Gas: The Next Economic Boom?
Oil and natural gas are two of the world’s most prominent energy sources, accounting for 60 percent of the world’s energy needs (National Energy Board, 2012). The U.S. share in the production of these resources is growing. Oil production in …
Four More Years: Globalization and Obama’s Second Term
After a resounding win in the 2012 presidential elections, President Obama faces many hard choices in his second term. In the short term, finding a solution to prevent the fiscal cliff will be the first priority of the administration. If …
Cause for Concern: Market Structure and Drought Creates Fear over Corn Prices
Rio 20+, a Failed Effort to Build a New Worldwide Sustainability Agreement
In June 2012, the biggest United Nations conference in its history, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Developmentdevelopment that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (also known as …