Category: Business & Economics
94 Articles
- Business & Economics
US Trade Policy in the Biden Administration: The Challenge of China’s Rise
The Emergence of China as a Focus of US Trade Policy Despite a period of rapid growth between 1979 and 1990 under Chinese Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms, Chinaâ€â€¦
December 21, 2020
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Is the Future of Central America’s Growth Sustainable?
Introduction Because of the Central American Common Market and the region’s access to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, Central America has a strategic trade and investment…
December 18, 2020
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The End of Petrodollar Recycling and the Future of Islamic Finance
What Islamic Finance Does Not, But Should Muslims account for a disproportionate share of the world’s poor. Not only are Muslim majority countries likely to have…
November 6, 2020
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New ESG Practices in China and its Implications for Foreign Actors
The environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) landscape is rapidly evolving in China. While the number of ESG regulations globally have increased more than tenfold…
October 26, 2020
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Puerto Rico Can Emerge Stronger; But It Needs Help
The tiny Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is on the rocks. Recent spikes in COVID-19 cases and deaths have forced the island to close beaches and limit visitors. The island is…
August 27, 2020
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Kashmir, India, and The United States: Does Economics Trump Human Rights?
As voices from Kashmir stay silent and Pakistan attempts to rally support for them internationally, US President Donald Trump has made several offers to mediate and settle the…
June 26, 2020
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Making Sense of the Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and Turkish Involvement in Libya
The number one issue behind the crisis is the question of “overlapping parcels” of gas exploration over which both TRNC and GASC claim authority, and thus various…
June 15, 2020
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Climate Change and the Insurance Industry: Managing Risk in a Risky Time
Under the banner of “sustainable insurance,” a growing number of companies have committed themselves to reducing their own carbon footprints, improving their underwriting…
June 9, 2020
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The Korean Wave
The Korean Wave became a global phenomenon thanks to the prevalence of digital platforms and the persistent efforts of entertainment companies. Until the end of the 2000s, the…
May 26, 2020
- Business & Economics
Natural Gas Discoveries and Israel’s Energy Security
Israel’s Natural Gas Supply In 2018, Israel’s primary energy consumption came mainly from petroleum and other liquids (44.7 percent), natural gas (35 percent), and coal (18.3…
May 25, 2020