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—National Security Agency director Robert O’Brien, 2020 U.S. fantasies of expansion, commercial dominion, and military prowess have long hinged on a premise of Pacific exceptionalism. Couched in the millenarian language of manifest destiny, the Pacific region and its multitudinous ecosystems, cultures, peoples, and nations have been vacated in favor of an aqua nullius that frames the region as an empty space designated for U.S. possession by divine providence. This manufactured Pacific id...

May 11, 2021 China regularly forces us to check our assumptions about how the world works. The country’s return to regional and global prominence challenged preconceived notions (in the West) about leadership. Then, there was the stubborn defiance of expectations that one-party communist rule would give way to democracy. Sharpening tensions between China and the West (and its neighbors) reflect a whole series of inaccurate priors about ways that Beijing’s policies would evolve. Now...

Taiwan’s plastic, rubber machinery highlights efficient green production 07 May 2021 / 16:17 H. From left: Polystar CMO David Lo, ChumPower sales support engineer Tony Wu, Multiplas general manager David Wu, Hsieh, Mark Wu, Allen sales representative Celina Lin and FCS sales manager Hank Wu. PETALING JAYA: Taiwan’s rubber and plastics industry has developed a series of eco-friendly and alternative products and solutions in response to rising environmental awareness and the increase in ...

. WASHINGTON — Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian economist and former finance minister, is poised to become the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization, when the members of the global trade body meet Monday to consider her candidacy for director-general. The appointment would remove a key obstacle to the functioning of the WTO, which has been leaderless during a time of growing protectionism and global economic upheaval brought about by the pandemic. But even with Oko...

WTO set to gain new chief, but deep issues remain SECTIONS Last Updated: Feb 15, 2021, 09:39 AM IST Share Synopsis Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian economist and former finance minister, is poised to become the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization. A key part of the organization for settling trade disputes, called the appellate body, remains crippled after the Trump administration blocked appointments of new personnel. WASHINGTON: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian eco...

GENEVA (REUTERS) - Three months after the Trump administration rejected her, former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala received unanimous backing on Monday (Feb 15) to become the first woman and first African director-general of the World Trade Organisation. A self-declared “doer” with a track record of taking on seemingly intractable problems, Okonjo-Iweala will have her work cut out for her at the trade body, even with Donald Trump, who had threatened to pull the United State...

The Biden administration announced a number of personnel appointments Monday for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative with close ties to the progressive

John Michael Nash John Michael Nash, 86, of Coldwater passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Masonville Place in Coldwater, MI. In accordance to his wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. He was born April 8, 1934 to John and Jennie (Szamier) Nash in New Britain, CT. John had proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a chemical engineer in the Chicago area for many years until his retirement. Leading a varied workforce career, John had al...

Biden Appointments Signal a Trade Approach That Hews to the Left Many appointees who will fill the ranks of the Office of the United States Trade Representative have close ties to congressional Democrats and a focus on worker rights and enforcing trade deals. Several new appointees have worked closely with Katherine Tai, the Biden administration’s nominee for United States trade representative.Credit...Hilary Swift for The New York Times Published Feb. 8, 2021Updated Feb. 11, 2021 WASHINGTON ...

Feb 09 2021, 1:06 PM February 08 2021, 3:30 PM February 09 2021, 1:06 PM (Bloomberg) -- Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks Covid-19’s impact on trade. Sign up here, and subscribe to our Covid-19 podcast for the latest news and analysis on the pandemic. (Bloomberg) -- Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks Covid-19’s impact on trade. Sign up here, and  The Biden administration made a number of key appointments at the office of the U.S. Trade Represen...