Heine Unpacks Key Ideas Behind New Book with The Democracy Forum
Ambassador Jorge Heine, former Research Professor at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Chilean Ambassador to China, was interviewed by Humphrey Hawksley of The Democracy Forum to dive into his recent publication, The Non-Aligned World: Striking Out in an Era of Great Power Competition, co-authored with Carlos Fortin and Carlos Ominami. Click…
Heine Comments on Chinese Foreign Policy and Global Impact
Ambassador Heine joined a panel of global experts to discuss how recent remarks by the Chinese Foreign Minister were received in the Global South and how China’s foreign policy may impact global economics.
Heine Breaks Down Emergence of Second Cold War
“There’s a growing consensus that we’re facing a Second Cold War…It’s a notion that I’ve held since at least 2020. At the time, [this position] was criticized by several colleagues, who saw it as premature, considering that there was only a commercial-technological conflict, but without ideological-military overtones. It’s now becoming increasingly apparent that the conflict does have the latter elements.”
Mehrling Offers Insight on the Life of Charles Kindleberger & Global Dollar System
Professor Mehrling discusses the findings of his latest book, why Charles P. Kindleberger thought the world needed a “key currency,” how the United States Federal Reserve grew to support the dollar as it took on that role, as well as why the dollar system has proved so resilient.
Heine Comments on State of Latin American Economy and Regional Challenges
As Latin America struggles to recover from its worst economic crisis in 120 years, Ambassador Heine predicts that the region will continue to deepen its relationship with China.
Heine Argues for Latin American Adoption of Active Non-Alignment
“Taking a page from the traditions of the Non-Aligned Movement but adapting it to the realities of the new century, Active Non-Alignment provides a guide to action for Latin America, and the Global South at large, in a world in turmoil.”
Mehrling Expounds Findings of Latest Book on INET Podcast
Professor Mehrling joined Robert Johnson, President of the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), to discuss the conception of his book project, why he chose to use economist Charles Kindleberger’s life as a lens to explore the global dollar system, as well as how he helped shape that emerging system.
Mehrling Paper Explores Rise of the Global Dollar System
“Things are going to break (are in fact already breaking) and central banks are going to have to respond, but the mental frame that most people will be (are in fact) using is not well suited for understanding how the world now works.”
Gallagher Comments on State of Globalization and Global Economics
“You know how stock markets have bubbles? And then there’s a correction. I think there’s been a globalization bubble, and we’re trying to correct it.”
Gallagher Interviewed on Hyperinflation and its Potential Global Fallout
“Impacts [of hyperinflation] in the US might not be huge in terms of economics, but the lack of action politically will hurt us globally.”
Merhling Quoted on Charles Kindleberger & Global Economic Order
Professor Mehrling discusses Kindleberger’s one-money philosophy, how the world today has approached his vision, and the findings of Mehrling’s recently published book.
Mehrling Publishes New Book: “Money and Empire“
In his latest book, Professor Mehrling traces the evolution of Charles Kindleberger’s thinking in the context of a ‘key-currency’ approach to the rise of the dollar system, here revealed as the indispensable framework for global economic development since World War II.
Gallagher Notes “Crisis of Multilateralism” In Global Economic System
“The crisis of multilateralism has hit its worst point…This is not a time for incremental change. We need to seize this moment or it’s only going to get worse.”
Ye Explores Genesis, Growth, and Future of China’s BRI
According to Professor Ye, China’s BRI achieved its initial driver to cohere China’s political actors to foster a more robust domestic and international strategy meaning it will be well worth celebrating next year at its tenth anniversary in 2023.
Gallagher & Kozul-Wright Discuss New Book and Future of Global Economics
In drawing parallels to the original “Bretton Woods moment,” Gallagher argues that the world finds itself “at the 1944 point;” we are in the midst of a proxy war, and due to the increasingly globalized nature of the global economic system the world is reeling from one financial crisis after another. As Gallagher argues, “we already made our mistake in 2008. The time to act is now.”
Mehrling Debates Rise of “Bretton Woods 3.0” and Future of the Dollar
While Zoltan Pozar argues that the global financial system is more and more fractured, Mehrling – drawing on the findings of his forthcoming book – argues that the United States dollar remains a unifying element of global economics despite current crises.
Ye Reflects on Ten Years of Belt and Road Initiative
While the BRI has been an integral part of the global economy over the past ten years and greatly bolstered the economies of developing countries, Professor Ye argues that its success does not mean China will dominate the world economy in the future.
Gallagher Appointed to Export-Import Bank’s Council on China
As a member of the Council, Professor Gallagher will provide guidance on advancing the comparative leadership of the United States with respect to China and supporting U.S. innovation and employment through competitive export finance.
Gallagher & Merling Argue for Issuance of Additional IMF SDRs
“Instead of making policymakers in poor countries feel that the U.S. has forgotten them, the U.S. can take the lead and pave the way for a new SDR allocation that ensures these countries quickly receive $210 billion worth of support.”
Gallagher and Mehrling Speak at UNCTAD YSI Summer School
Professors Mehrling and Gallagher joined UNCTAD experts, academics, diplomats, and young scholars from across the globe for lively and stimulating intellectual debates on the challenges and opportunities of a new international economic order.