The seismic shockwaves caused by the Brexit vote on June 23 continue to reverberate across the political and economic landscape in Britain but one thing, at least, has become clear. Theresa May heads to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon to… Continue Reading
Much has been said and written about the effects of the (presumed) British exit from the EU. What is clear is that uncertainty is the driving force behind the economic effects to date. So any analysis must first start by… Continue Reading
The UK continues to swoon as it digests the domestic implications of the Leave vote, but for the rest of the world Brexit is more important as a sign of the times. It erased any remaining doubt that popular support… Continue Reading
All political careers end in failure, so the mantra goes, but David Cameron’s decision in 2013 to call a referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union will go down as arguably the greatest political miscalculation in modern… Continue Reading
With luck, Brexit will serve as a wake-up call in European capitals. The United States will have a modest voice as the EU debates its future. But we should, where possible, promote an institution that is both more effective and accountable. Continue Reading
The FDA responded to solid research demonstrating that sugar increases the risk of developing chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, which is the first step to creating good health policy. Yet the work cannot stop there. Policy changes based on sound research must occur at every level, with the ultimate goal of changing health behaviors. Continue Reading
Mexico’s June 5 election was important because it is largely seen as a prelude to he country’s 2018 presidential election. After June 5, the outcome of the presidential election is now less certain. Continue Reading