International Trade and Investment

As the U.S. Pivots East, Russia Pivots North

By Jennifer Cayias
Contributor
April 22, 2013

The Obama administration has clearly communicated a shift in the United States’ geopolitical focus to the Asian arena. While this shift is well justified, the White House should ensure it does not ignore developments in the Arctic arena.


Price Freezes in Argentina Portend Further Economic Turmoil

By Jonathan Kirk
Contributor
March 3, 2013

Argentina’s President Kirchner needs a lesson in economic management.


Barriers to Growth: Examining U.S. Immigration Policy and the Visa System for Skilled Foreign Workers

By Mirza Ramic


Russia’s Accession to the World Trade Organization: Why the Jackson-Vanik Amendment Should Be Repealed

By Sabrina M. Peterson
Managing Editor

Russia has just joined the WTO, but unless a piece of Cold War-era legislation is done away with for good, American companies will not only be rendered less competitive, but will lose out on opportunities to greatly expand exports.


Is Italy Going to Default?

By Eleonora Ambrosi
Contributor
September 16, 2012

While efforts have been made by the Italian government to solve the country’s economic woes, the threat of a debt default and its ramifications still looms.


The Editor's Monthly Memo: The Staggering Implications of the U.S. Natural Gas Market

By Bradford Simmons
Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2012

U.S. exports of natural gas hold promise for an integrated global market, carbon emissions reduction, and increased international energy security. Regulators must not stand in the way of such positive developments.


Iran’s Deteriorating Economy: An Analysis of the Economic Impact of Western Sanctions

By Sabrina M. Peterson
Managing Editor

Iran’s economy is rapidly going downhill, but where resentment will be channeled remains uncertain.


The Grim Reaper: Declining Profitability of Agriculture and the Agrarian Crisis in India

By Madhumitha Madhavan
Staff Editor

Despite recent progress, agricultural development continues to lag behind other sectors in India.