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Fiscal Cliff
![New Hope, Old Problems for the Global Economy New Hope, Old Problems for the Global Economy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/2154_52438155d92db.jpg)
New Hope, Old Problems for the Global Economy
The beginning of the year has been greeted with a degree of optimism. Will lingering issues dampen spirits?
![Global Markets Rise on Fiscal Cliff Agreement Global Markets Rise on Fiscal Cliff Agreement](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/7140_5243b3459fd63.jpg)
Global Markets Rise on Fiscal Cliff Agreement
While a deal was struck, coming showdowns over the debt ceiling and sequestration are around the corner.
![Report: Progress on Fiscal Cliff Talks Report: Progress on Fiscal Cliff Talks](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/7148_5243b34830605.jpg)
Report: Progress on Fiscal Cliff Talks
Negotiations between Mitch McConnell and Joseph Biden have made progress, Politico reports.
![Fool's Errand: America's Pivot to Asia Fool's Errand: America's Pivot to Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sizes/thumbnail/feature2.jpg)
Fool's Errand: America's Pivot to Asia
As the U.S. stares down a “fiscal cliff”, some are arguing for an increase in defense spending to support America’s pivot to Asia. It could however create more problems than it solves.
![China and America's Economic Challenge China and America's Economic Challenge](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sizes/thumbnail/7606_5243b6b3c1240.jpg)
China and America's Economic Challenge
With a “fiscal cliff” in the U.S. and needed “rebalancing” in China, both have big economic decisions looming.
![The Road to Decline: America's Self-Inflicted Wounds The Road to Decline: America's Self-Inflicted Wounds](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/1560_5243791d1e3c0.jpg)
The Road to Decline: America's Self-Inflicted Wounds
America’s list of problems is long: debt, a decade of war, political gridlock and more. Where to start: bold leadership.
![Troubles in the EU, America and China Cause Concern in S. Korea Troubles in the EU, America and China Cause Concern in S. Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/7884_5243b8209bf0c.jpg)
Troubles in the EU, America and China Cause Concern in S. Korea
Why a Eurozone in crisis, a weak U.S. recovery, and a slowing China all spell trouble for South Korea.