Analyst Marko Papic discusses how the Mississippi River's flooding could threaten a critical piece of the United States' transportation and energy infrastructure.

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Analyst Matt Gertken examines the recent agreements between the United States and China and suggests the United States is demanding greater and faster reforms than China is willing to allow.

Analyst Mark Schroeder examines challenges facing the South African government, especially employment, as it heads into the election season.

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The range of topics at the third U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue is expanding, but Analyst Matt Gertken says underlying strains could erupt at any time.

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China Director Jennifer Richmond examines the ways China's leadership is exerting control over its economy and society.

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Analyst Marko Papic explains why Finland did not block the Portuguese bailout and how euroskepticism is affecting Germany's thinking on bailouts.

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Vice President of Analysis Peter Zeihan explains how the U.S. dollar's position as the global reserve currency makes default impossible and why the euro and yuan cannot currently assume the role.

Colin Chapman has returned from an extensive tour of Vietnam, visiting both major cities and the rural areas in between. In the second of a two-part Agenda, he talks to Asia Pacific analyst Matt Gertken about corruption and security.

Colin Chapman has returned from an extensive tour of Vietnam, visiting both major cities, and rural areas in between. In the first of a two-part Agenda, he talks to Asia Pacific analyst Matt Gertken about the country's political economy.

Vice President of Analysis Peter Zeihan examines the impact that investors, coupled with the global increase in money supply, are having on oil prices.

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