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Europe Faces a Two-headed Monster of Debt and Oil

Europe Faces a Two-headed Monster of Debt and Oil

January 30, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

It looks as though we have a deal between Greece and its private-sector creditors, and not a moment too soon. The announced agreement over the weekend ended months of handwringing and protracted talks between the government of Greek Prime Minister…

Eurozone to Greece: Cut a Deal or No Bailout

Eurozone to Greece: Cut a Deal or No Bailout

January 23, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

After the historic, defend-the-euro deal cut among European Union members last month, the question now seems to be who, if anyone, will blink first—political leaders in Greece as they impose more austerity, international lenders, or the bondholders now negotiating what…

Sanctions: Will Iran Redouble Its Nuclear Efforts?

Sanctions: Will Iran Redouble Its Nuclear Efforts?

January 16, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

Iranian oil, American diplomacy, and Asian economic power combined last week to yield a highly unstable, potentially combustible cocktail. The American economy and the financial markets have much to be thankful for so far in 2012, particularly as we look…

Reengineering Defense: Good, but Not Good Enough

Reengineering Defense: Good, but Not Good Enough

January 9, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

At last, Americans can now say, we have broken the habit of preparing for the last war. The strategic defense initiative President Obama unveiled late last week is every bit the departure from previous practice that Obama and Defense Secretary…

Iran Sanctions: Another Cuban Missile Crisis?

Iran Sanctions: Another Cuban Missile Crisis?

January 2, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

And two more hotspots: Iraq and Egypt Is 2012 destined to be a year of Middle East challenges—not to say calamities—for the Obama administration?  It has certainly started out ominously. The White House already has three fires to put out…

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