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CIAO DATE: 05/01
Spring 2001
Letters
In Box
Articles
Think Again: The Internet Economy by Robert Litan
Were the virtues of the Internet economy oversold? Nope, just misunderstood. From Ireland to India, the Web's global economic impact promises to transcend the death of today's dot-coms.
The FP Interview: True Believer
Many world leaders are quick to condemn mass killings but slow to try to stop them. Not Gareth Evans, former Australian foreign minister. Not only does Evans think that genocide is one habit humankind can break, but he and the organization he leads are determined to show the world how.
Essay: The Population Implosion by Nicholas Eberstadt
After decades of fretting about the population explosion, the new century begins with the global birthrate at an all time low. But for some countries, that may turn out to be a mixed blessing. Declining fertility rates will reshape global priorities in the next 25 years as governments worldwide struggle with shrinking working-age populations and swelling numbers of senior citizens.
Essay: Trading in Illusions by Dani Rodrik
The notion that free trade and open capital markets offer poor nations a sure path to prosperity has gained worldwide currency. Unfortunately, the high costs and uncertain gains of integration suggest that joining the global economy isn't always such a smart investment.
Debate: When Worlds Collide by Ian Black
Romano Prodi, president of the European Commission, gives European Union member states a dressing down over the results of the recent Nice summit.
Arguments
A Matter of Precision by Phillip S. Meilinger
Air attacks on civilian noncombatants, whether intentional or accidental, have long triggered public revulsion. Yet bombing nations may be more humane than sanctioning them.
The Openness Imperative by Neal Lane
Worried about espionage, the U.S. government is clamping down on international scientific cooperation. But keeping doors open is a better way to protect national security.
Missing Links
When Countries Go Crazy by Moisés Naím
Will President George W. Bush be smart enough to learn from experience and save taxpayer money in the process?
In Other Words
Global Newsstand
Net Effect