COMMENTARYMay 5, 2020No consensus exists on the future of relations between China and the West. Yet, clearly that is changing. Left unaddressed, the influence of China’s communist government will threaten the freedom, prosperity, and security of the transatlantic community.Just as we need a vaccine to deal with COVID-19, we need a prophylaxis to deal with a belligerent, uncooperative Chinese Communist Party. Let’s be realistic. No consensus exists on the future of relations between China and the West. Yet, clearly that is changing. Previously, many looked at Beijing as little...…COMMENTARYMay 5, 2020No consensus exists on the future of relations between China and the West. Yet, clearly that is changing. Left unaddressed, the influence of China’s communist government will threaten the freedom, prosperity, and security of the transatlantic community.Just as we need a vaccine to deal with COVID-19, we need a prophylaxis to deal with a belligerent, uncooperative Chinese Communist Party. Let’s be realistic. No consensus exists on the future of relations between China and the West. Yet, clearly that is changing. Previously, many looked at Beijing as little...WW…

COMMENTARYMar 19, 2020In the last week, the Federal Reserve has taken several strong measures to prevent the coronavirus epidemic from leading to a broad economic slowdown.Just like in the early stages of the 2008 crisis, now is not the time to be worried about creating too much inflation.All of these moves are meant to provide liquidity so that the Fed can help stem a broader economic collapse. There is no reason to wait.In the last week, the Federal Reserve has taken several strong measures to prevent the coronavirus epidemic from leading to a broad economic slowdown. For the most part,...…COMMENTARYMar 19, 2020In the last week, the Federal Reserve has taken several strong measures to prevent the coronavirus epidemic from leading to a broad economic slowdown.Just like in the early stages of the 2008 crisis, now is not the time to be worried about creating too much inflation.All of these moves are meant to provide liquidity so that the Fed can help stem a broader economic collapse. There is no reason to wait.In the last week, the Federal Reserve has taken several strong measures to prevent the coronavirus epidemic from leading to a broad economic slowdown. For the most part,...WW…

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COMMENTARYMay 4, 2020A global power with global interests and responsibilities, the United States now finds itself battling a global pandemic, in the midst of great power competition.Marshall saved part of Europe. Trump can save the whole free world.The administration ought to consider weaving great ideas together to present an inspiring and impactful U.S.-led economic partnership recovery program.A global power with global interests and responsibilities, the United States now finds itself battling a global pandemic, in the midst of great power competition. That’s a big agenda.Today,...…COMMENTARYMay 4, 2020A global power with global interests and responsibilities, the United States now finds itself battling a global pandemic, in the midst of great power competition.Marshall saved part of Europe. Trump can save the whole free world.The administration ought to consider weaving great ideas together to present an inspiring and impactful U.S.-led economic partnership recovery program.A global power with global interests and responsibilities, the United States now finds itself battling a global pandemic, in the midst of great power competition. That’s a big agenda.Today,...WW…

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution begins: “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech.” Commitment to this freedom, once universally considered fundamental, may be on the rebound. In reviving a lawsuit over the University of Michigan’s censorship code, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit reminded us how easily such a critical freedom can be compromised. Here’s how important the freedom of speech used to be: James Madison, primary author of the Constitution and America’s third president, wrote: “Our First Amendment freedoms give us the right...…The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution begins: “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech.” Commitment to this freedom, once universally considered fundamental, may be on the rebound. In reviving a lawsuit over the University of Michigan’s censorship code, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit reminded us how easily such a critical freedom can be compromised. Here’s how important the freedom of speech used to be: James Madison, primary author of the Constitution and America’s third president, wrote: “Our First Amendment freedoms give us the right...WW…

COMMENTARYMay 5, 2020Right now the single most important mission is getting the U.S. economy and the economy of critical friends and allies up and running.Keeping America free, safe and prosperous is at least as important as punishing China, if not more so.Don’t ask, “How can we force people to stop doing business in China?” Ask, “What obstacles can we remove to make it easier for people to do business here?”That China, an irresponsible global actor, triggered a global pandemic should surprise no one. Even before the outbreak of COVID-19 many of the actions directed by the Chinese...…COMMENTARYMay 5, 2020Right now the single most important mission is getting the U.S. economy and the economy of critical friends and allies up and running.Keeping America free, safe and prosperous is at least as important as punishing China, if not more so.Don’t ask, “How can we force people to stop doing business in China?” Ask, “What obstacles can we remove to make it easier for people to do business here?”That China, an irresponsible global actor, triggered a global pandemic should surprise no one. Even before the outbreak of COVID-19 many of the actions directed by the Chinese...WW…