Statement from Emira Woods on Haiti’s Debt
The IMF gives with one hand and takes with another.
The Battle for Thailand
A state of civil war exists in Thailand, reports columnist Walden Bello, and it has much to do with class.
From the Frontlines: May 10th, 2010
Untrue statements about the BP spill, what progressives are saying about Elena Kagan, and Greek protesters’ latest target.
The IMF is Back? Think Again
Accounts that herald the IMF’s “revival” are premature and superficial.
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.
U-20: Will the Global Economy Resurface?
Like an injured German U-Boat, the global economy continues to sink. Columnist Walden Bello asks: Can the G-20 meeting bring it back to the surface before we all perish?
Planning for Failure in Afghanistan
Obama’s plan for Afghanistan will likely result in the U.S. (and NATO) being trapped in the region for decades to come.
IMF Confidence Crisis
The International Monetary Fund is increasingly irrelevant and even its own assessment found major flaws in its track record in the poorest countries.
IMF Identity Crisis
The IMF’s proposed modest reforms will fail to resolve its legitimacy and relevancy crisis.
Postcard From Singapore
Postcard From … Singapore