Moisés Naím

Moisés Naím is a former contributing editor at The Atlantic. He is author of more than 10 books, including The End of Power.

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America’s Self-Inflicted Wounds

Political dysfunction is doing serious damage to U.S. economic power.
- Moisés Naím
- May 20, 2015
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Economists Still Think Economics Is the Best

Despite failing to foresee the largest financial crisis since the Great Depression, leaders in the field still fail to look for wisdom beyond its bounds.
- Moisés Naím
- April 14, 2015
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The Lagarde Consensus

IMF chief Christine Lagarde on the global economy's "new mediocre"—and why women are better leaders than men.
- Moisés Naím
- April 12, 2015
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The Summit of Lies

As Latin American leaders gather in Panama, Venezuela is blaming all its problems on the United States.
- Moisés Naím
- April 9, 2015
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The Hidden Effects of Cheap Oil

From Russia to your local gas station, the consequences of low fuel prices are clear. But the consequences of those consequences are less apparent.
- Moisés Naím
- March 31, 2015
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The Anti-Information Age

How governments are reinventing censorship in the 21st century
- Moisés Naím and Philip Bennett
- February 16, 2015
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The Cuba Deal: Why Now?

It comes down to two words: biology and technology.
- Moisés Naím
- December 18, 2014
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ISIS, Ebola, and Putin: Old News?

What stories will make headlines in 2015? The truth is nobody knows.
- Moisés Naím
- December 6, 2014
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Good Mexico vs. Bad Mexico

Will corruption and criminality once again wipe out the country’s successes?
- Moisés Naím
- November 19, 2014
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What American Voters Have in Common With the Vietnamese

The message delivered in the U.S. midterm elections has echoes abroad.
- Moisés Naím
- November 7, 2014
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The World Is Full of Grain

Agricultural production is at record levels—and that could make the planet less stable.
- Moisés Naím
- October 14, 2014
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Beyond ISIS and Ukraine: What Else Happened This Summer

5 overlooked stories that could reshape world affairs
- Moisés Naím
- September 16, 2014
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Beware the Salesmen of Simple Solutions on Iraq

If history is any guide, humility is the best policy.
- Moisés Naím
- June 24, 2014
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The Rise of Militarized NGOs

Today's conflicts are fought by soldiers masquerading as civilians.
- Moisés Naím
- June 19, 2014
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The Problem With Piketty’s Inequality Formula

In focusing on capital earnings, the economist overlooked a critical factor: corruption.
- Moisés Naím
- May 27, 2014
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Thomas Piketty and the End of Our Peaceful Coexistence With Inequality

Economic disparities aren't new. But from Piketty to the pope, talking about them is.
- Moisés Naím
- May 19, 2014
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Postcards From Venezuela

"The guardsmen beat them with their fists and the butts of their rifles, taking away their personal belongings before setting fire to the car."
- Moisés Naím
- May 13, 2014
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Most People in the World Have No Idea How to Manage Their Money

Many couldn't pass a simple finance quiz. Can you?
- Moisés Naím
- May 7, 2014
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America's Coming Manufacturing Revolution

Fracking, robotics, and nanotechnology are poised to transform the industrial sector.
- Moisés Naím
- April 21, 2014
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Why Street Protests Don't Work

How can so many demonstrations accomplish so little?
- Moisés Naím
- April 7, 2014