How the Eurozone Damaged French Politics—and This Year’s Presidential Election How the Eurozone Damaged French Politics—and This Year’s Presidential Election
It has constrained the country’s economic decision-making, and center-left collaboration with Brussels opened up space for the far right.
May 5, 2017 / Mark Weisbrot
Ecuador’s Left-Wing Success Story Ecuador’s Left-Wing Success Story
It doesn’t fit with neoliberal orthodoxy, but President Rafael Correa has made remarkable progress. Will the next government sustain it?
Feb 14, 2017 / Mark Weisbrot
Is Human Rights Watch Too Closely Aligned With US Foreign Policy? Is Human Rights Watch Too Closely Aligned With US Foreign Policy?
It has ignored repression by regimes close to Washington and dismissed criticism—by Nobel laureates—of its conflicts of interest.
Sep 23, 2016 / Mark Weisbrot
Will the IMF Become Irrelevant Before It Changes? Will the IMF Become Irrelevant Before It Changes?
The neoliberal reforms it has imposed on countries around the world have been disastrous.
Aug 29, 2016 / Mark Weisbrot
Has the Left Run Its Course in Latin America? Has the Left Run Its Course in Latin America?
Hardly. Despite recent setbacks, it has led the region’s “second independence,” benefiting hundreds of millions.
May 10, 2016 / Mark Weisbrot
OpinionNation: Should Jeffrey Sachs Be the Next World Bank President? OpinionNation: Should Jeffrey Sachs Be the Next World Bank President?
Should progressives rally behind the economist’s candidacy? Check out round two of our debate!
Mar 14, 2012 / OpinionNation / John Cavanagh, Robin Broad, Jeffrey D. Sachs, and Mark Weisbrot
Solving the Euro Crisis Solving the Euro Crisis
The bottom line on bailouts for Greece, Spain, Portugal and Ireland must be help, not punishment.
May 19, 2011 / Editorial / Mark Weisbrot
Bolivia Gets the Change It Asked For Bolivia Gets the Change It Asked For
Evo Morales expanded his mandate with a landslide victory in a referendum last week. But the Washington foreign policy establishment still won't acknowledge he's delivering on his...
Aug 15, 2008 / Feature / Mark Weisbrot
Progressive Change in Venezuela Progressive Change in Venezuela
The stuggle is not between pro-Chávez and anti-Chávez factions but between left and right.
Dec 7, 2007 / Feature / Mark Weisbrot
Wolfowitz and the Bank Wolfowitz and the Bank
Paul Wolfowitz's resignation won't reform the World Bank. But it could spark a new era of independence from the International Monetary Fund.
May 24, 2007 / Editorial / Mark Weisbrot