Ayo Johnson, a Worldfocus contributing blogger, writes about extraction of natural resources in Africa. The piece, excerpted from his blog, Africa Speak International, argues that Chinese investment in Africa has benefited that continent and speaks to Africa's natural strategic importance.
All Posts Tagged With: "trade"
Perspectives
November 18, 2009
Africa remains the final frontier for economic growth
Interview
November 16, 2009
U.S. leader faces profound diplomatic challenges in China
President Obama's visit to China comes amid that country's growing influence as a key player on the global stage. Daljit Dhaliwal talks about China's new role with Jamie Metzl, executive vice president of the Asia Society. He says that China may emerge as a strategic partner.
Extended Interview
October 14, 2009
How Chile weathered the global economic downturn
In this wide-ranging interview, Chilean finance minister Andres Velasco speaks about Chile's privatization of social security, its past and present fiscal policy, and the lessons advisors have learned from economic cycles of the past.
Video
October 13, 2009
In China, Putin inks major deals on energy, high-speed rail
CCTV reports on Vladimir Putin's first visit to China since he became prime minister in May 2008. Putin and Chinese premier Wen Jiabao signed $3.5 billion in natural gas and other trade agreements.
Peter Eisner (blog)
September 16, 2009
Obama sticks to the script in renewing Cuba embargo
President Barack Obama renewed the U.S. embargo with Cuba this week. As usual, writes Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner, Latin America is an afterthought in U.S. foreign policy planning.
Interview (video)
July 2, 2009
Africa turns to science for help combatting ivory trade
Despite a long ban, poachers in Africa continue to kill thousands of elephants each year for the money they can make from the tusks. But now, says Michael Novacek of the American Museum of Natural History, scientists are using a sophisticated dating method to fight back.
Nina Hachigian (blog)
June 30, 2009
Side-stepping catastrophe with China over climate, currency
China and the United States have thus far been able to avoid a train wreck over climate and energy conservation issues, writes Worldfocus blogger Nina Hachigian, but the real test is still to come.
WorldDesk (blog)
May 26, 2009
Baby steps as U.S. invites Cuba to resume talks
Last week, the U.S. told the Cuban government it wants to resume twice-yearly talks with Cuba about migration issues. Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner writes that in the case of Cuba, timing is everything.
Analysis
March 25, 2009
Border fence can’t hide growing challenges in Mexico
Worldfocus editorial consultant Peter Eisner writes about how the U.S. might engage with Mexico and its troubles rather than build fences.
Signature Video
March 10, 2009
U.S. misses out on flourishing Cuban business
Cuba is doing business worldwide, but the United States is hardly in the game. A long U.S. government boycott of the island means most American businessmen are losing out to Europeans and others when it comes to everything from agriculture to medicine to oil.
