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BRICS

China Asks to Join the Trade in Services Agreement Talks
Beijing also takes steps to allay fears it is pursuing a “Trojan Horse Option.”

Asia’s Next Hot Markets
China has been the story of late, but look to Southeast Asia over the next decade, says a new report.

China’s Leaders Abroad; What the First Visits Tell Us
China’s new foreign policy leaders have been quick to travel. Their choice of first destinations is revealing.

China and the BRICS: Unavoidable Hegemony?
The BRICS failure to reach agreement on a multilateral development bank reflects a larger unresolved issue.

Will the Fifth BRICS Summit be a Game-Changer?
Can BRIC nations join hands and create a truly unique and powerful bloc?

A False Hope? Indonesia’s Economic Miracle
Indonesia has made a remarkable economic comeback. Yet, its amazing growth is neither sustainable nor inclusive.

The Interview: Richard Fontaine & Daniel Kliman
How will the “global swing states” revamp the Bretton Woods and United Nations-led international system?

America's Economy Still #1...For Now
A new report predicts the U.S. economy will remain the largest for at least another decade.

The Pointless Debate Over Japan's Decline
Talk of Japanese decline sheds little light on the strengths and weaknesses of the country– or how its problems can be solved.

OECD: Asia To Remain Global Engine of Growth
With advanced economies remaining sluggish, Asia will continue to power the global economy.

BRICS: The World's New Banker?
Some of the world’s most dynamic economies are considering the creation of their own development bank and bailout fund.

1962's Other Crisis: India and China go to War
While often overshadowed by the Cuban Missile Crisis, the conflict still colors relations between the two nations to this day.