Americans know that something has gone wrong in this country’s effort to prosper in the face of growing global economic competition. The vast benefits promised by the supporters of globalization, and by their own government, have never materialized for most Americans. This book is the story of what went wrong, and how to correct the course. It is a compelling history of the last four decades of US economic and trade policies that have left Americans unable to adapt to or compete in the cur...

On September 10, 2001, the United States was the most open country in the world. But in the aftermath of the worst terrorist attacks on American soil, the U.S. government began to close its borders in an effort to fight terrorism. The Bush administration's goal was to build new lines of defense without stifling the flow of people and ideas from abroad that has helped build the world's most dynamic economy. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way.Based on extensive interviews wit...

A detailed exploration of the most sweeping government border closures in human history during the Covid-19 pandemic and the implications for the future of global mobility. More people traveled internationally in 2019 than in any year in history. After COVID began its rapid spread throughout the world, though, international travel plummeted, and nations across the world hardened their borders. For the first time, governments took the same tools that have been used against ...

More people traveled internationally in 2019 than in any year in history. After COVID began its rapid spread throughout the world, though, international travel plummeted, and nations across the world hardened their borders. For the first time, governments took the same tools that have been used against less privileged migrants and asylum seekers and turned them on citizens from countries that had long enjoyed relatively unfettered travel—and sometimes on their own citizens.In W...

The line between domestic economic policy and foreign economic policy is now almost invisible, and getting these policies right matters for more than just U.S. living standards. Through insightful analysis and engaging graphics, How America Stacks Up outlines the challenges faced by the United States and prescribes solutions that will ensure a healthy, competitive U.S. economy for years to come.

"The Moth Decides" follows the life of David Vincent, a man grappling with internal conflicts and moral dilemmas. The novel's title is metaphorical, likening David's life to a moth drawn to a flame, symbolizing the tension between desires and consequences. The novel delves into his personal choices and the psychological struggles that shape his destiny.David Vincent is an introspective character caught between societal expectations and his own aspirations. The story examines themes of free...

The novel begins with Meredith's arrival in a remote Japanese village, where he hears legends about the White Kami. Intrigued by these stories, he decides to delve deeper into the mystery. His quest leads him through a series of adventures and challenges, including encounters with local rituals, spiritual experiences, and confrontations with skeptical or superstitious villagers.As Meredith uncovers more about the White Kami, he begins to experience strange and inexplicable phenomena. His r...

Aspen Policy Books is a series of annual publications that address the United States' most formidable and pressing national security and foreign policy challenges. This edition is a collection of papers commissioned for the 2018 Aspen Strategy Group Summer Workshop, a bipartisan meeting of national security experts, academics, private sector leaders, and technologists. The introduction by Nicholas Burns, Joseph S. Nye, Jr., and Condoleezza Rice provides an overview of technology's impact o...

The Moth Decides by Edward Alden Jewell is a thoughtful and atmospheric work of fiction that blends introspection, symbolism, and subtle narrative tension to explore questions of choice, destiny, and human perception. With a refined literary style, Jewell crafts a story that uses both character and metaphor to reflect on the uncertain paths that shape individual lives. The narrative centers on moments of decision—both large and small—where characters find themselves confronted with turning...

When Louise opened her eyes she stared dreamily up at the slight abrasion in the shingle roof through which morning blinked. There were not many of these informal skylights, for the roof was not an old one. But there were a few, as there are likely to be in most summer cottages. When there was a violent downpour one had to hustle around distributing pans and kettles to catch an often ambitious drip. But this morning there was no rain. Louise's pretty face was not in danger of an unsolicite...

In his Gettysburg Oration, delivered on November 19, 1863, Edward Everett crafts a profound meditation on the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg and the broader implications of the American Civil War. With a style that artfully intertwines eloquence and rhetoric, Everett's address echoes the traditions of classic oratory while embedding itself within the frameworks of 19th-century American nationalism. He masterfully employs historical reference, with poignant reflections on sacrific...

Speed is the only defense for Alden as he carries the mail pouch through the most dangerous territory in the West. Alone on the trail, he faces blizzards, wolves, and bandits, relying on his horse and his instincts to survive. The narrative pulses with the rhythm of the gallop, celebrating the solitary bravery of the Pony Express rider. It is a tribute to the men who connected a continent at the risk of their lives.