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The United States is a resilient nation positioned to make a quick post-pandemic recovery. A broad assessment of the elements of U.S. power and the state of American society finds few challenges related to the Covid-19 that could undermine the country’s stability or sap its capacity to project its global ...

Despite being the largest trade agreement in modern history, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will have only a limited impact in Asia, where most countries have already signed trade deals with each other. China’s aggressive military posturing will undo any eventual soft power benefits. Meanwhile, the regional relevance of ...

Through RCEP, Asian and Pacific countries have created the largest and most powerful trade zone in the world. Although there is no lack of geopolitical tension in the region, the member states have put aside political issues to prioritize economic growth. This could serve as an example for Europe, which ...

Going into the second year of his presidency, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has drawn criticism for a nationalistic economic policy, mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic, and a worsening security crisis. He has moved the country toward a state-driven economy, focusing on energy and infrastructure. Despite a grim financial outlook, AMLO is unlikely to prioritize private-sector growth or foreign investor confidence.