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Carlos Slim’s Empire and the Future of North America
The business empire of Mexico’s wealthiest person is rooted in opaque political patronage that undercuts the country’s growth prospects but aligns with…
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The Rising Chinese Nuclear Industry
China has built up its civil nuclear fleet from nothing to second worldwide. It is on track to become the world’s largest producer of nuclear power, yet…
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Gavin de Becker’s Vision of Elite Private Security
The most prestigious private security firm in the United States was founded on a unique vision of value to its prominent clients, but which also has…
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CNN Is An Influential Dead Player
Once an innovative media organization, the news network has long coasted on its close associations with political and government elites in the U.S. It…
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The Federal Reserve and the Slow-Moving Bank Run
U.S. banks are seeing unrealized losses rise while customer deposits flee. The sudden wave of bank failures ultimately originates in a reversal in…
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April 2023
The Family Dynasty Behind Samsung
The heir to South Korea’s largest company and technological powerhouse has achieved succession despite legal problems and imprisonment. He is betting…
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The State of the U.S. Nuclear Industry
Nuclear power in the U.S. has stagnated along with overall energy demand. Prospects for growth are instead in exports of new small modular reactors.
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The SEC and Its Relationship to Cryptocurrency
The regulatory agency sits between the U.S. government and the financial sector. It is in no rush to give up its wide discretion over the new sector of…
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China’s Lagging Defense Industry
China’s defense companies produce arms at a rate comparable to the United States, but lag behind in technological sophistication. Compared to Chinese…
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March 2023
Egypt Tries to Spend Its Way to Stability
The biggest Arab country and operator of the Suez Canal is awarding many large, debt-financed contracts to foreign firms. The spree is driven by the…
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TikTok’s Struggle To Become A Global Company
The Chinese founder of TikTok wants to build the first truly global tech company that captures both Chinese and American users at once. The U.S…
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The Chinese Startup That Launched the Drone Industry
DJI’s affordable yet technically superior drones have made the company one of the world’s most valuable unicorns. It has nevertheless become a target…
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