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The biggest losers in US-China trade war

Debate continues about how much the costs of this trade war fall on China vs. the US, but the American contributions to that debate are overlooking some of the biggest victims: the countries “caught in the middle.” The current trade war is making it harder for many countries, and many businesspeople, to maintain even a partly pro-American stance. Take Pakistan, ...

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How Brexit broke Britain’s two-party political system

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again.” Every British schoolchild has been brought up on this idiom. Theresa May is clearly no exception. She tried to get her deal through the House of Commons three times, and three times she was defeated. There’s another adage, allegedly American: “If you’re in a hole, stop digging.” All that ...

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Thailand is risking squandering its golden trade chance

Just as Thailand looks ready to displace Chinese parts and products in American cars and kitchens, dysfunctional politics may cause the opportunity to slip out of its grasp. After five years of military rule, the Southeast Asian nation has returned to a fragile democracy. A pro-junta alliance is still negotiating with potential allies to form the next government following elections ...

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