CAN SHANGHAI BE THE NEXT SILICON VALLEY?
Staff Writer Emily Deng covers “How Innovation Works in California and Shanghai,” an event sponsored by the University of California, San Diego and Fudan University. The speakers provided unique perspectives on what made Silicon Valley so successful and how Shanghai aims to become the next international hub of innovation.
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSES TO THE SOUTH SUDAN CONFLICT
Staff Writer Andrew Muse-Fisher discusses the ongoing conflict in South Sudan and various nations' responses to the matter.
MEXICAN ENERGY REFORMS BRING BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
Staff Writer Evan Carlo discusses the potential economic impact of the Mexican energy reform laws on both Mexico and the United States.
OIL PRICE WAR STIRS FEUD WITHIN OPEC
Staff Writer Kristopher Klein discusses the recent drop in oil prices as a result of policies from the United States and OPEC.
“THEY SOLD US LIKE ANIMALS”: MODERN SLAVERY IN THE ILLEGAL FISHING TRADE
Staff Writer Rebecca Benest discusses modern-day slavery in the illegal fishing trade.
IS BRICS THE NEW "GAME OF THRONES" FOR INDIA AND CHINA ?
China Focus Contributing Writer Amrita Jash discusses the competition between India and China for control of BRICS.
BEAR MARKET FOR RUBLE REVEALS STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS FOR RUSSIAN ECONOMY
Staff Writer Evan Carlo explores the structural causes of the recent collapse in the ruble's value and what changes may help Russia's long term economic prospects.
POLITICAL COMPROMISE OR CORPORATE OVERREACH: ANALYZING THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP
Staff Writer Michael Roderick discusses the potential Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement which will be considered by Congress this session.
THE BEAR POKES BACK: RUSSIA, ABKHAZIA, AND NATO HEADACHES
Staff Writer Matthew Brown examines the quiet machinations going on behind the scenes between Russia and the breakaway states of the Caucasus. Is there anything NATO can do?
ON CLIMATE, THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA ACT INTERNATIONALLY BUT THINK DOMESTICALLY
Staff Writer Kristopher Klein analyzes the United States-China emissions agreement as well as the motives and intentions of both countries' leaders.
THE CULTURAL IMPEDIMENTS TO ABE'S "WOMENOMICS"
Staff Writer Andrew Muse-Fisher discusses the cultural and economic factors that make increasing the role of women in the Japanese workforce an uphill climb.
WHAT WILL BECOME OF GROWING ENERGY TRADE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND CHINA?
Staff Writer Angela Luh looks at the future of energy trade between China and Russia in light of the 2014 Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit.
"NUKE" THE CARTELS: SHOULD WE UNLEASH OUR ULTIMATE WEAPON ON MEXICO'S DRUG CARTELS?
Staff Writer Evan Carlo discusses the impact that drug legalization in the United States could have on drug cartels in Mexico and whether it is a viable policy option in combating cartel violence.
SISI'S EGYPT: REPRESSION AT A CROSSROADS
Senior Editor Matt M. Joye chronicles the increasingly draconian regime of Egypt's President al-Sisi, and asks whether increasing repression sows the seeds for future unrest.
THE IMPACT OF OCCUPY CENTRAL: IMPLICATIONS FOR HONG KONG'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MAINLAND
Staff Writer Angela Luh analyzes the current state of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests and its impact on the future of Hong Kong-China relations.
THE FAIRER SIDE OF CONSERVATION: HOW WOMEN CAN ALLEVIATE OVERFISHING
Microcredit financing has the potential to take the edge off of overfishing in the developing world. Contributing Writer Annam Raza takes a closer look.
THE EU ELECTIONS: AN "EARTHQUAKE" TILTING BRUSSELS TO THE RIGHT
Staff Writer Robin Kunst discusses the recent EU parliamentary elections that resulted in the unsettling, yet unsurprising, rise of far right parties across Europe.
THE CASE FOR EDUCATION REFORM IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Staff Writer Kristopher Klein makes the case for supranational education reform in Southeast Asia as ASEAN continues to grow, develop and integrate economically.