International Selection

The status quo is probably not sustainable; eventually, there must be either significantly greater fiscal integration or a chaotic break-up. A column by Kenneth Rogoff

In the first quarter, the eurozone grew more strongly than the US or the UK, and most of the eurozone’s larger countries have been showing stronger relative growth for some time. A column by Jim O’Neill.

Won’t technological improvements entail giving up all of our jobs – or most of our good jobs? In fact, there are three reasons why the jobs apocalypse is on hold. A column by Simon Johnson.

The fact remains that a strong EU depends on a credible and stable euro, and much work remains to be done to ensure the euro’s long-term viability. A column by Lucrezia Reichlin.

It's likely that Russia’s effort to contain perceived enemies will lead to economic collapse and political disarray, forcing the country’s elites to drop geopolitical aspirations. A column by Vladislav Inozemtsev.

The challenges facing May, Macron, and Merkel would be difficult for even the most competent leader. A column by Harold James.

What is needed are new efforts in order to anticipate and mitigate future risks, while continuing to tap new technologies’ potential to improve people’s lives. A column by Michael J. Boskin.

Despite Trump’s campaign (and his erratic statements and capricious tweets since he assumed office), his administration’s actual defense and trade policies are on the right path. A column by Martin Feldstein.

In an ideal world, the Special Drawing Rights would have evolved into more of a reserve currency during the era of accelerated trade and financial globalization. A column by Mohamed A. El-Erian.

Iran’s future trajectory will be determined not only by Rouhani and the conservative camp, but also by regional developments and the policy adopted by Trump’s administration. A column by Abbas Milani.

China’s new attempts to gain increased leverage from globalization are not without serious challenges of their own. A column by Stephen S. Roach.

Joerg Wuttke, the former president of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, issues a stark warning about the health of the Chinese economy.