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Behind the War Game against Iran

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:35:54 PST

Is Israel going to strike Iran? I saw this title in a number of websites I visited. The chances are close to nil, for me. Stephen M. Walt rightly pointed in Foreign Policy may be Israel wants to...

A Stronger China is a Weaker China (and Vice Versa)

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:25:24 PST

2012 is a roller coaster year, fasten your seat belt. It’s going be another bad year. I’m not sure how bad it would be. Eurozone is still unpredictable. China is slowing and US may experience the...

I Know What Will Change North Korea

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:26:32 PST

I know it’s too late for this time to write an article on North Korea. Better late than never! I was preoccupied with midterm exams. But I was also following the news. Will Kim Jung En be able to...

Russia Still Needs Putin

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:50:51 PST

I finally can manage the time to write an article. Putin has brought stability to Russia although sometimes with his iron fist. He fails to decrease the feelings of fear among Russian people....

Is Germany Saving the Euro?

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:34:47 PST

One of the most dangerous fallacies of our time is that austerity will spur growth. Wait, I’m not a neo –Keynes. The notion austerity will grow growth is just a pretext European politicians use to...

How to Make Euro Collapse

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:52:55 PST

Believe your eyes! The title reads “How to Make Euro Collapse”. They are on the way, if nothing is done to buck the trend, to collapse. Greece is seriously sick; Germany’s bonds auction was a mess,...

Obama’s Secret Business: Why America Can (Can’t) Win Over China

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:57:51 PST

He recently said China needed to behave like a grown up. It may be the toughest rhetoric he made to China. I’ve been followed that development for a while too. There was somewhat strong backlash...

Rebooting American Economy

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:21:48 PST

I just finished a new book by Bill Clinton. The title reads: Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy. In this book, he offers advice and some criticisms for Obama. He...

Surprisingly Inspiring: First Impressive Impression with Mr. Siv Sichan

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:25:10 PST

I attended seminar lectured by Mr. Siv Sichan more than a week ago. The lecture was delivered under the banner “From the Killing Fields to the White House”. He is a killing field’s survivor, an...

Irrational Exuberance: Europe’s New Deal Is Worse Than No Deal

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:48:21 PDT

"We can claim that a new day has come for Greece, and not only for Greece but also for Europe," said Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, whose country's troubles touched off the crisis two years...

Puzzled By Obama’s Messages

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:50:16 PDT

One of the messages read: “Ben Ali escaped, Mubarak is in jail, Qaddafi was killed. Which fate do you prefer, Ali Abdullah Saleh? You can consult with Bashar.” Another was more direct: “Bashar...

A Terrifying Lie : The Coming Collapse of Euro ?

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:17:04 PDT

Greece default is not a problem. What’s matter is what would happen after that default? European financial stability facility can cover well the losses resulting from Greece default. Will the market...

Who Is The Winner of Global Economic Crisis ? Hint : Not China !

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:23:30 PDT

I was shocked by being told global financial crisis is a golden opportunity for China. For me, it doesn’t make any sense. That crisis just enhances the image of China in global stage only. It...

Catching Up or Falling Behind: Cambodian Education in The Age of Globalization

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:45:04 PDT

I write this article to pinpoint the challenges we are to face in the 21st century. I help to diagnose the problems of could think of. And I left the solution to our policymakers. I’m afraid that we...

A Silence Coup Against World Economy

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:32:05 PDT

It’s not an economic crisis but a silent coup against world economy. That’s the title of my forthcoming book. I’m not free enough to finish it. I decided to writing articles giving an overview on...

A Continent In Crisis: What Can We Do To Save Euro?

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:41:44 PDT

Double dip recession is the most frequent phrase I usually encounter while reading news. The stories developing in Europe are boring. Greece default, Greece default, Greece default and the need of...

Animal Spirits and the Great Crises in Euro Zone: What Does It Mean?

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:19:55 PDT

What do the United States and Europe have in common for now? A short answer, confidence crisis. Animal spirits literally means confidence in economic sense. There are warnings about Eurozone...

The War for Wealth: The True Story of Globalization, or Why the Flat World is Broken

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:10:36 PDT

War for Wealth is a provocative book written by Gabor Steingart, a Germany journalist. He begins the book by comparing two experts on globalization. Naomi Klein, a Canadian authored The Shock...

Domino Effect: Europe’s Dangerous Economic Game

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:36:02 PDT

Just read an article by The New York Times and my computer is downloading a documentary. So, I’m decided to write an article to buy the time. That article said Greece is the epicenter of the Europe’s...

The Invisible War Between The United States of America and The United States of Europe

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:04:55 PDT

I used to argue America is not in decline but in transition. For this article, I’m trying to make a similar case. The world is not in decline but in transition. But in transition to a disastrous...

The Future History of China's Economy : When Will The Economic Crisis Come ?

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:15:26 PDT

Let me say a few words about my blog. There are some people who say articles in my blog are too technical to read. I don’t share that view. I’m also having problems with technical words. But I...

Why Preah Vihear Is Not The Problem?

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:50:01 PDT

As you see in my blog, I’m not really interested in regional politics, let alone local one. It has to do with news. News is not widely available for regional political context. So, I find it...

Can the United States and China Become One Economy ?

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:02:34 PDT

Firstly, I’m not an expert on China. It’s still the case for an expert on US. So, I’m talking as an observer. Speculation is high that China and the United States are becoming one economy. The...

Asia Is Losing the Economic War to United States of the West

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:02:56 PDT

Most scholars believe the Great Recession is the demise of Western capitalism. Some even said the process of decoupling is on the move. I’m an Asian. And my continent is losing the economic war to...

Lost the Battles But Win the War: On What Washington Really Wants

noreply@blogger.com (My Brain Bank) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:44:09 PDT

“Phew, what a big relief,” I said when I was informed an agreement had been reached in Washington, meaning that America would be able to meet its immediate obligations. I wish I didn't take a close...