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world2 months ago•16 min saved

Pragmatic Pivot: Trump’s Trade Disruption Reframes U.S. Global Strategy

Peter E. Harrell argues that the post–World War II, rules-based trading order has been upended by Donald Trump’s tariff-heavy approach, but future U.S. policy should build on the disruption with pragmatic, flexible deals and strong national-security considerations. The piece advocates expanding sector-specific provisions (like critical minerals), leveraging bilateral and regional agreements, and learning from Reagan’s pragmatic blend of openness and protectionism, while recognizing that China’s massive surpluses and 21st‑century challenges require tools beyond universal rules—namely, strategic tariffs, investment tactics, and diversified supply chains to tilt the playing field in favor of U.S. interests.

via Foreign Affairs|

#china #pragmatism #reagan

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

"The Potential Impact of Javier Milei on Argentina's Future"

Javier Milei, a libertarian outsider, won the presidential election in Argentina with promises of radical economic reform, including slashing public spending and adopting the U.S. dollar as the national currency. However, his victory was partly due to his authenticity and appeal to young voters who were fed up with the status quo. Milei faces significant challenges, including building political support, putting together a competent administration, and navigating the complexities of governing. He will need to compromise, avoid unnecessary fights, and learn from past reform attempts to break the cycle of decline and instability that has plagued Argentina. Milei must also temper his more radical proposals, engage with both domestic and international stakeholders, and strike a careful balance between implementing reforms and managing the social costs associated with them. The success of his presidency will depend on his ability to transition from a firebrand outsider to a pragmatic leader.

via Foreign Affairs Magazine|

#argentina #economic-reform #javier-milei

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Insights from Denver's 2023 mayoral election and race updates.

Denver's recent municipal election showed that homelessness and crime are major concerns for voters, but they prefer pragmatic solutions over drastic course corrections. The mayoral race advanced two safer-bet candidates with track records and well-funded campaigns to the June 6 runoff election. Voters were not convinced to support a cohort of progressive candidates backed by the local Democratic Socialists of America. A major development plan to add 2,500-plus homes on a defunct golf course in northeast Denver through ballot measure 2O appeared too ambitious a plan with roughly 60% voting against.

via Axios|

#crime #denver #homelessness