A Broken Dream: The American Curse of the ‘Working Poor’
Poverty in the U.S. is a direct consequence of inadequate social policies, and institutional exclusion further pushes the ‘working poor’ into even more isolated and helpless situations.
Poverty in the U.S. is a direct consequence of inadequate social policies, and institutional exclusion further pushes the ‘working poor’ into even more isolated and helpless situations.
For years, instead of promoting peace, Washington has accommodated increasing Israeli aggression that could only lead to war.
The issues raised in the report mirror the ongoing debates, struggles and conflicts within the U.S., emphasizing the need for comprehensive policy changes and systemic reforms that go beyond mere rhetoric.
Blaming China won’t address any self-inflicted wounds. It is U.S. policy, or rather the lack thereof, that is responsible for making American society an attractive market for the illicit drug trade.
As the world’s two largest economies, friction between the U.S. and China will inevitably affect global economic recovery. So if everyone loses, what is the point of the game?
Various types of youth exchanges in all forms are playing a key role in advancing communication and mutual learning among civilizations.
The joint efforts will undoubtedly advance the global drive towards sustainable green development. But the tariff scheme is putting a brake on the process.
With its sufficient capacity, China will contribute to shaping a new world economic order that is more sustainable and equality-based.
China’s rapid economic recovery post-COVID has prevented a European recession. Recognizing this, European leaders are increasingly visiting China to deepen economic cooperation, even as the U.S. pushes anti-China policies.
With plenty of room for individual development and mutual benefit, China and the U.S. are not fated to fall into the Thucydides Trap.
The interactions between the U.S., Japan and the Philippines are intended to demonstrate solidarity, but this does not mean that the security cooperation between the three parties is ironclad.
The Asia-Pacific needs an architecture for peace not a securitized architecture for war.