[An edited copy of this article under the title "America should not blame trade – or its trading partners – for its ills " is initially published at the South China Morning Post (pdf archive here)] Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are leading a new American awakening on global trade. According to the new emerging consensus, America has been the victim of bad trade deals - … [Read more...] about America at a Crossroad: Rethinking Trade, Geopolitics, and Economic Well-Being
I like Trump’s Vision of American Power Abroad
I know there are few or no Trump supporters here ... still whatever you think about Trump, I think if you see the injustice of U.S. meddling in Middle East, Africa, the Baltic, and Asia, you have to like and take notice what Trump recently said. You don't even have to support Trump. If you believe Trump is somehow mysteriously in tune with the bulk of the American people, … [Read more...] about I like Trump’s Vision of American Power Abroad
Russia and China – Strategic Partners Or Partners of Convenience?
Mr. Unknown and the blogger known as the Saker has collaborated to write an interesting, provocative, and insightful piece end of last year. I truly applaud the effort and feel honored that China does have true friends from Russia. And I am truly heartened to see that there are Russians who do see China as equals ... and more importantly ... as friends. Overall I learned … [Read more...] about Russia and China – Strategic Partners Or Partners of Convenience?
On the Anti-Trump Agenda – a Personal Gripe
There are so many things over which I disagree with Trump. When he talks about China, I literally disagree with him on everything he says - currency manipulation, unfair trade, aggressive trade policies, an all out assault to gut America of jobs... Yet I see every attack on Trump in the media - and yes here on this blog - as the worst of Western media propaganda. I am … [Read more...] about On the Anti-Trump Agenda – a Personal Gripe
The Caustic Side Effects of Looking to Supreme Court Justices as Umpires
[Editor's Note: This piece was first published at the Huffington Post] According to Chief Justice Roberts, judges are baseball umpires who apply rules impartially to disputes. As neutral actors, judges make everyone play by the rules but do not take sides themselves. But with members of Senate locked in a heated debate whether Obama or the next president should name … [Read more...] about The Caustic Side Effects of Looking to Supreme Court Justices as Umpires