From the Spring 2003 issue
The Incredible Shrinking U.S. Treasury
Can new chief John Snow turn things around?
The economic explanation.
Several new Federal Reserve policymakers are making surprisingly important contributions to the inside debate. TIE interviews one of the leaders, Governor Ben Bernanke.
How the President could easily lose reelection.
Iowa/New Hampshire Winter Book
TIE asked six experts how the early stages of the 2004 Democratic primary season could shake out.
How China Is Eating Mexico’s Lunch
The Maquiladora system’s comparative advantage is being challenged head on.
Is the Chinese Currency, the Renminbi, Dangerously Undervalued and a Threat to the Global Economy?
Big Unease at the Tower of Basel
Once a European fortress, the BIS is about to experience a Canadian takeover. Is this an emerging Anglo-Saxon Trojan horse? TIE’s Klaus Engelen goes behind the scenes.
Should Japan and India Become Permanent Members of the UN Security Council?
A long-time Tokyo observer argues why a reformer, and not a deflation fighter, is Japan’s best bet.
The central and eastern Europeans eagerly seek club membership. Here are the hurdles.
“Old” vs. “New” Europe—And America
France’s geopolitical intentions enjoy a history going back to de Gaulle in the early 1960s. Here’s how America should respond.
The View From the Front of the Train
Some unique thoughts on how the U.S. economy affects the world—and vice versa.
Courting International Business
What are the human rights obligations of global capitalism?