Emily Schwartz Greco was the Institute’s op-ed manager and ran OtherWords. OtherWords is a non-profit editorial service that distributes progressive commentary and cartoons to approximately 1,700 editors at newspapers and new media outlets across the nation. She is also an OtherWords weekly columnist. As a writing coach , she had trained a group of New Economy Maryland fellows to write more effectively for the public.

Prior to coming to IPS in 2003, Emily covered foreign policy and economics in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil, as well as Washington and New York, for the Dow Jones and Bloomberg News services. She earned a M.S. in journalism from Columbia University and a B.A. in Latin American studies and history from the University of Texas at Austin. She has traveled extensively in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the South Pacific and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband and two young children.

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What’s Up with North Korea?

North Korea is planning more fireworks. Should we be concerned?

Fixing the IMF

World powers can’t rely more on the International Monetary Fund to buffer the impact of the economic crisis on poor nations unless they fix many of the Fund’s flaws first.

The Budget’s Foreign Policy Handcuffs

The recently passed omnibus budget bill contained numerous provisions pertaining to the Middle East that may undercut Obama’s authority to overhaul U.S. policy toward the region.

Serb Demonization as Propaganda Coup

Many well-qualified observers of the Bosnia wars were appalled at the biased reporting and gullibility of mainstream journalists.

Gaza: The Way Forward

The longer a comprehensive settlement is put off the more difficult it will be to achieve.

Will the Winds of Change Reach El Salvador?

The prospect of progressive leadership coming to power in El Salvador’s March 15 presidential elections should prompt a new U.S. policy toward Central America.

Too Many Overseas Bases

In addition to freeing money to meet critical human needs at home and abroad, closing overseas bases would help rebuild the U.S. military.

Mexico: Neither a Failed State Nor a Model

As the Obama administration develops its policy towards Mexico, it should dismiss both unfounded alarmism and unbridled optimism.

Postcard From…Belm

Creating new visions for the economy and climate at the World Social Forum.

Venezuelan Term Limits

Chávez’s popular social programs propelled him to a decisive referendum victory, but the question of how to sustain them will be key in determining what happens next in Venezuela.

Obama: Improve Relations with Latin America

More respect and better policies — especially regarding Cuba, drugs, and immigration — are crucial to building a constructive partnership.

Obama’s Canada Trip May Spell Change for NAFTA

Many Canadians hope that Obama’s visit will inspire some fresh thinking among their own politicians — especially about revamping NAFTA.

Chomsky: Understanding the Crisis Markets, the State and Hypocrisy

It’s time for the United States to finally deal with its dysfunctional health care and to find inspiration in South America.

Obama: Sweep Away a Free Trade Relic

Among the most embarrassing, yet often overlooked economic policies of the Bush and Clinton years was the penchant for making other countries restrict capital controls, even though such controls had proved effective against financial volatility.

Why Obama Should Meet With Morales

Rapprochement with Bolivia would signal to Latin America’s many skeptics that the Obama administration intends to forge a more constructive U.S. policy in the region.

Africa Policy Outlook 2009

Obama administration must overhaul U.S. policy toward Africa.

Postcard From…Banja Luka

A young Bosnian veteran makes art, not war.

Chomsky: Undermining Gaza

Noam Chomsky discusses how Israel’s efforts to “delay diplomacy” have shaped its conflict with Gaza.

Film Review: Che

This portrayal of revolutionary passion helps us see Ernesto “Che” Guevara as more than a logo.

Op-Ed Manager

Dodging the Fiscal Swindle

The Galesburg (IL) Planet | December 9, 2012

Dodging the Fiscal Swindle

The (Los Angeles CA) Bell Gardens Sun | December 6, 2012

Just Don’t Say Climate Change

The Reporter (Palos Heights IL) | October 4, 2012

Just Don’t Say Climate Change

The Bemidji (MN) Pioneer | October 3, 2012

Washington’s Democratic Double-Standard

The Register Citizen (Torrington CT) | August 11, 2012

Washington’s Democratic Double-Standard

The Alliance (OH) Review | August 7, 2012

Donald Kaul’s Breather

The Des Moines (IA) Register | July 26, 2012

Donald Kaul’s Breather

The Mason City (IA) Globe Gazette | July 24, 2012

Making Sense of Poverty Numbers

Common Dreams | September 24, 2010

Making Sense of Poverty Numbers

Denver Post | September 24, 2010

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