Romeo Orlandi

A new Latin American channel between Beijing and Washington

100 years after its inauguration, the Panama Canal is suffering from old age and competition.  The first…

Will Colbert be the one to save Europe?

Farewell liberalism, Hollande tries to relaunch the French economy with an ultra dirigiste plan.  Can it work…

China is Cumbersome Even Among the Big World Powers

Until five years ago, Beijing wasn’t invited to the big players’ summits.  Today, it is pursued in…

Why Bo Xi Lai will be Convicted

Arrested over a year ago, Bo was a rising star in Chinese politics.  But someone wanted to…

Order reigns in Beijing. So far. – Part III

Under the direction of Deng Xiao Ping since 1978, China underwent a formidable period of growth and development, which…

Order reigns in Beijing. So far. – Part II

Tradition dictates that regularity is essential.  Only then is the cycle of the seasons maintained, water is available, and…

Democracy And Economics In East Asia

Every kind of dialogue is related to democracy, and democracy — at large — is linked to economic development….