Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- August 15, 2018



Larry Elliott, The Guardian: How serious is Turkey's lira crisis and what are the implications?

The options as the country’s economic growth displays the classic signs of overheating

How serious is Turkey’s crisis?

Bad and getting worse by the day. Over the past five years, Turkey’s growth has been virtually keeping pace with that of China and India but it is now displaying the classic signs of overheating: a large trade deficit, a construction boom and soaring debt. Financial markets have taken fright at inflation, rising at an annual rate of more than 15%, and have been selling the Turkish lira, which is down by 45% against the US dollar since the start of the year.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- August 15, 2018

US-Turkish alliance reaches the point of no return -- M.K. Bhadrakumar, Asia Times

Talking to the Taliban While Still Fighting the Taliban -- Krishnadev Calamur, The Atlantic

China doesn't want Trump to say hello to Taiwan's president. He should do it anyway. -- Harry J. Kazianis, The Week

Potential upsides emerge from Lao dam disaster -- Peter Janssen, Asia Times

China’s brutal crackdown on the Uighur Muslim minority, explained -- Jen Kirby, VOX

Australia flexes bigger naval muscles at China -- Lachlan Colquhoun, Asia Times

Zimbabwe's Elections Were Meant to Start a New Era -- Knox Chitiyo, Chatham House

The U.S. Must Engage With Russia -- Rand Paul, The Atlantic

The Russian Threat You're Not Hearing About -- Michael Matlaga, The Cipher Brief

How prepared is the EU for a future surge in migrant arrivals? -- Jennifer Rankin, The Guardian

Brexit has reached a dead end -- Bernd Riegert, DW

Mexico’s new president has a radical plan to end the drug war -- James Frederick, VOX

Brazil election: What to expect from October's presidential poll -- Sam Cowie, Al Jazeera

Are Russia And China Trying To Kill The Dollar? -- Charles Wallace, Forbes

America’s Global Order Is Worth Fighting For -- Hal Brands, Bloomberg

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