The Midwest Mindset: Why Does Trump Undervalue Trade?
David Weinstein of Columbia University, a co-author of one of the papers, called Trump’s trade war “kind of the worst-case scenario” for consumers. The conclusion of his paper notes an economic reality that Trump either ignores or misunderstands: Import protectionism...
We Need Diplomacy Not Sanctions for Peace in Syria
Many Democrats have been confused by President Trump’s announced withdrawal of troops from Syria, and some have called the withdrawal a mistake. Yet Trump’s announcement is not wrong, just incomplete. It is time to leave Syria, but also time to ramp up U.S. diplomacy, both directly with the region’s governments and through the United Nations. … Jeffrey Sachs is University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University.
CSDS INVITE Tuesday, 9/25: Charles E. Berger (FBI) at the Saltzman Institute
This year, the Columbia Seminar on Defense and Security (CSDS) will host a year-long discussion on Edges in National Security & Technology. We invite you to join us. Our first speaker will be Charles E. Berger, FBI, on Tuesday, September 25th, from 1-2pm, at the...
