The Geopolitics of the United States, Part 1: The Inevitable Empire

Like nearly all of the peoples of North and South America, most Americans are not originally from the territory that […]

Financing African cities: What is the role of land value capture?

This week, December 10-14, marks the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) week. This year’s conference is under the […]

Why Things Aren’t What They Used to Be in Emerging Markets

The prospect of stabilizing commodity prices and improving corporate earnings has helped rebuild investor interest in emerging markets over the […]

Sovereign wealth funds move to private markets and emerging markets

Two new white papers from State Street Corporation and the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) reveal changes in […]

South Africa: Key Issues and Challenges

As I’ve previously written, I had the opportunity to visit South Africa recently and meet with a number of executives […]

Why Is China Building A New City In Georgia?

  It was a patch of modern urban China transplanted upon the Georgian countryside. Rolling, verdant hills abruptly gave way […]

On the Winners and Losers of the Great Chinese Rebalance

by Bryce Coward of GaveKal Capital Change can be hard, but change can also be good. At this very moment […]

9 most affordable retirement spots in the world

These cities boast a low cost of living, a foreigner-friendly vibe and plenty of retirement amenities. By Kathleen Peddicord, U.S. […]

Why Panama is So Welcoming to Retirees

  By Jessica Ramesch, International Living, In 2005, I left my job in the cruise industry and decided to try […]

This Ecuadorian “Eco-Valley” Won’t Stay Undiscovered for Long…

By Wendy DeChambeau, International Living, Tucked into the western slopes of the Andes, 40 miles north of the capital Quito, […]