Diplomacy can only go so far. The Europeans have been trying, unsuccessfully, to deal with Iran for years now. Have they accomplished anything? Not at all. Iran is continuing to move forward with its nuclear programme with the help of Russia and possibly China. The talks haven't stopped their programme. Sanctions haven't done anything either. … Continue reading Symposium 2010: Iran and North Korea continue their pursuit of nuclear programmes. Is it time to give up on diplomacy?
Symposium 2010: Do you feel the stock market is overvalued, undervalued, or fairly valued?
I don’t believe that the market at this time truly reflects the fundamental risks of the overall economy and how those risks translate long-term into negative business conditions. What I think is happening is that investors are looking for a place to put their money where they can get a better return than on Treasury … Continue reading Symposium 2010: Do you feel the stock market is overvalued, undervalued, or fairly valued?
Symposium 2010: What is your outlook for the economy and interest rates and what risk does the federal deficit and federal debt have in the outlook for the economy and business long-term?
I think the economy is going to be stagnant this year. We'll probably have very low growth, if any. Interest rates will be kept low by the Federal Reserve in an effort to boost the housing markets, but I think largely it's all reflective of failed economic policies by the Obama Administration and the Congress. … Continue reading Symposium 2010: What is your outlook for the economy and interest rates and what risk does the federal deficit and federal debt have in the outlook for the economy and business long-term?
Symposium 2010: What is your assessment of the economy and general business conditions?
The economic outlook is pretty bleak at this point. Unemployment isn't going to go down, because businesses aren't hiring. Why? There's not enough demand because a lot of people are out of work and others are fearing they too may be in the unemployment line. Businesses aren't going to hire if they have this massive … Continue reading Symposium 2010: What is your assessment of the economy and general business conditions?
Symposium 2010: What are your thoughts on the Congress and the job it is doing?
This Congress has been a vast disappointment. I think the voters were tired of the Democrats' handling of things and the progressive Obama/Pelosi/Reid agenda and showed their dissatisfaction by voting out the incumbents. This last Congress did nothing but get us deeper and deeper into debt. In general, however, it seems the Congress is more … Continue reading Symposium 2010: What are your thoughts on the Congress and the job it is doing?
Is the United Nations a Vast Failure?
From Thinking Outside the Boxe’s Manila Correspondent Academics, students, and enthusiasts of international relations are undoubtedly familiar with the theories that shape its study. Often, as is the case with many other debates, people tend to take the side or the theory that resonates most with them, and it can be contended that international relations … Continue reading Is the United Nations a Vast Failure?
Who will become the next Al Qaeda State?
From Thinking Outside the Boxe’s London Correspondent After the initial relief and celebration at the death of Osama Bin Laden in May, many people have raised the question, “What next?” Will Al Qaeda be able to continue without its influential founder? Is this the beginning of the end for Al Qaeda and its base in … Continue reading Who will become the next Al Qaeda State?
Should We Support Rebels or Dictators?
From Thinking Outside the Boxe’s London Correspondent The United States stands for democracy. The country is built on democracy, it celebrates democracy, and it promotes democracy in its foreign policy. If the U.S. government wishes to retain the respect of its citizens and of people around the globe (a respect that has been draining away … Continue reading Should We Support Rebels or Dictators?
Does Freedom of Speech Get Abused?
From Thinking Outside the Boxe’s London Correspondent Many Americans consider free speech to be one of the most important rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Under the 1st Amendment, citizens have the right to practice whatever religion they choose, print whatever they like, and say whatever they like, even if these words criticize the government or … Continue reading Does Freedom of Speech Get Abused?
Is the U.S. Balance of Power in the Middle East Shifting?
From Thinking Outside the Boxe’s London Correspondent The U.S. has valued its influence in the Middle East for many decades. A region filled with oil and dictatorships, the Middle East captivates U.S. foreign policy makers on both ideological and economic levels. Yet the Arab Spring revolutions of 2011 have dramatically changed the political landscape in … Continue reading Is the U.S. Balance of Power in the Middle East Shifting?
