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Putin and Russia's shift in Ukraine policy with the impact of capital flight, western sanctions and a sharp slowdown in the economy by July 2014
07/11/2014
Polls show 66% of the Russian public opposes Russian forces going into Ukrainian territory. The rhetoric on Russian television has been toned down and Russian analysts say intervention in Ukraine would have dangerous consequences for Russia, that Russia needs to maintain its relations with the West. At the same time Putin will attend a summit of BRIC's leaders in Fortaleza, Brazil, with plans to set up a development bank, as the focus shifts back to the economy. Russia is expected to feel the impact of $75 billion in capital flight in the first half of 2014.
Grouped Articles
Seeing Cost of Saber Rattling in Ukraine, Putin Alters Course
New York Times 07/11/2014
U.S. Escalates Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine Crisis
Wall Street Journal 07/17/2014
Raising Stakes on Russia, U.S. Adds Sanctions
New York Times 07/16/2014
Putinism Thrives on Dirty Money
Wall Street Journal 07/22/2014
Wall Street Journal 07/22/2014
Coordinated Sanctions Aim at Russia’s Ability to Tap Its Oil Reserves
New York Times 07/29/2014
The demographic crisis Japan faces.
11/20/2010
Japan's rapidly ageing population. The lower proportion of the working age population over time relative to the older population.
Grouped Articles
Japan Raises Sales Tax to Tackle Debt
Wall Street Journal 08/12/2012
A special report on Japan: Into the unknown
Economist 11/20/2010
A special report on Japan: On the down escalator
Economist 11/20/2010
A special report on Japan: The dearth of births
Economist 11/20/2010
A special report on Japan: Bring on the cultural revolution
Economist 11/20/2010
A Debate Arrives With Japan Politician's Baby
Wall Street Journal 01/06/2011
Germany- issues relating to immigration and integration of immigrants into German society.
10/18/2010
The immigration issue is drawing increasing attention in Germany.
Grouped Articles
Germany Seen Becoming a Favorite Destination for Migrants
Wall Street Journal 05/21/2014
Guiding Germany’s Young Muslims Off the Road to Jihad
New York Times 07/11/2014
Swiss Voters Reject Move to Restrict Immigrants
New York Times 11/30/2014
In German City Rich With History and Tragedy, Tide Rises Against Immigration
New York Times 12/07/2014
Party Backs Off German-Only as a Suggestion for Immigrants
New York Times 12/08/2014
Populist Surge Challenges Germany’s Political Establishment
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2014
Simon Johnson and other experts on the capital shortfall and banking crisis in the U.S.
04/15/2010
Johnson points to irreversible damage from the lack of aggressive action with the large banks from the Obama administration. Johnson pointed to the problems with too big to fail banks. now he and Peter Boone give a lucid explanation on the big picture facing America in relation to the task of aggressive action to resolve the banking problem.
Grouped Articles
Weâre All Still Hostages to the Big Banks
New York Times 08/25/2013
Irreversible Damage: Why Little Action on Banking Can Do Great Harm.
New York Times 04/30/2010
New Life for 'the Volcker Rule'
Wall Street Journal 05/01/2010
BusinessWeek 04/15/2010
Jamie Dimon: Americaâs Least-Hated Banker
New York Times 12/01/2010
After the reforms: Safer, but not yet safe enough
Economist 05/21/2011
U.S.-China relations 2010-2013
01/13/2009
U.S.-China relations. Policy differences and trade relations are expected to exacerbate in 2010. The role of the U.S. as a supplicant to China in 2009 may lead to frustration and stepping back. US-China relations are tense because of continuing trade pressures and large trade deficits as China continues with its export model. Currency issues also an irritant.
Grouped Articles
US-China trade relations: Speak less softly, carry a stick
Economist 09/25/2010
China Pumps Up the Volume Against Japan
Wall Street Journal 02/08/2014
U.S. and China Mark 30 Years of Diplomatic Ties
New York Times 01/13/2009
U.S.-China relations to face strains, experts say - washingtonpost.com
Washington Post 01/03/2010
U.S., China locked in trade disputes
Washington Post 01/04/2010
China denounces U.S. trade ruling on steel pipes
Washington Post 01/01/2010
U.S. relations with North Korea
11/22/2010
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 04/12/13
As marathon talks continue, Koreas ready their militaries for conflict - The Washington Post
Washington Post 08/24/15
North Korea Says It Successfully Conducted Hydrogen-Bomb Test
Wall Street Journal 01/06/16
The U.S. diplomatic corps loses a legend just when it needs him the most - The Washington Post
Washington Post 01/07/16
North Korea Bomb Test Challenges U.S. Policy in Asia
Wall Street Journal 01/07/16
Robert Carlin and John W. Lewis - Review U.S. policy toward North Korea
Washington Post 11/22/10
Decisions in law courts related to banks and shareholders
11/19/2010
The issues relaing to a misrepresentation of facts.
Grouped Articles
Jury Finds Bankers Misled on Loan Risk
Wall Street Journal 11/19/10
What Blagojevichâs Sentence Says About Corruption and Greed
New York Times 12/08/11
China-Japan Economic and Political Relations
09/02/2010
Increasing strains in the econmic and political relations in 2010.
Grouped Articles
Territorial Dispute Continues to Affect Japanese Car Sales in China
Wall Street Journal 09/11/13
China Raises Stakes in Air Standoff
Wall Street Journal 12/01/13
Tensions With China Shoring Up Japanese Prime Minister's Push to Build Up Military Capability
Wall Street Journal 12/01/13
Japan, U.S. at Odds Over China's Air Zone
Wall Street Journal 12/02/13
Interview With Japan Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada
Wall Street Journal 09/02/10
Firms Face 'Unthinkable' in China, Tokyo Official Says
Wall Street Journal 09/03/10
U.S.-Japanese relations.
01/07/2010
Relations between the United States and Japan as the Hatoyama administration takes a more independent approach to Japanese-American relations.
Grouped Articles
Japanâs Premier Will Quit as Approval Plummets
New York Times 06/01/10
Seoul Scores Victory in Textbook War Against Japan in U.S.
Wall Street Journal 02/08/14
China Pumps Up the Volume Against Japan
Wall Street Journal 02/08/14
An Ohio Church Puts the Yarn in Japan's 'Yarn Alive' Club
Wall Street Journal 03/04/12
Japanese Elderly Knit a Safety Net
Wall Street Journal 03/05/12
Obama Juggles Itinerary in Bid to Ease Tensions Between Two Asian Allies
New York Times 03/24/14
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