The Trump administration’s travel bans repudiate American traditions of tolerance and pluralism by rejecting those seeking new beginnings and promoting generalized narratives about Islam and Muslims. Not only is accepting refugees into the United States the right the thing to do, but it is also the most American thing to do. Continue Reading
It is time to take a closer look at the role of Islamist parties in the Middle East, the degree to which they coordinate with governmental and nongovernmental actors and the resulting long-term implications for women. Continue Reading
Morocco serves as one of many examples of how politics, religion and patriarchal traditions affect the way women achieve empowerment in the Middle East and North Africa region. However, this complicated reality has not kept women throughout the country from pushing for gender equality. Continue Reading
From China’s perspective, maintaining the strong link with the U.S. dollar has undermined China’s export competitiveness with its other major trading partners — Japan and Europe. Meanwhile, the expectations of higher U.S. interest rates and China’s slowing economic growth have encouraged investors to find places other than China to put their money. Continue Reading
While Russia may be able to escape the current recession, it is difficult to see its problems with inflation and currency stability going away permanently. If Russia wants economic stability, pursuing agreements resembling the Plaza Accord would be a step in the right direction. Continue Reading
In order to bring order into the chaotic mess of the new global economy, central banks and governments need to work together to protect domestic and international interests and provide the framework for a more stable international economy. Continue Reading
China is one of the largest exporters in the world, so changes in the Chinese exchange rate could cause major shock waves. China is also the largest source of U.S. imports (approximately 20 percent), so it is not hard to see why so many Americans are concerned by changes in the yuan. Continue Reading