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Robert Rotberg

Publishing · On our record since 2013

Where this writer stands

Foreign affairs2 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“The U.S. has no business meddling in Nigeria based on false assumptions, just as it has no legal basis blasting small boats allegedly bringing drugs toward the U.S. when Mexican-produced fentanyl is the real scourge.” Read the piece

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“This rightward shift could mark the end of Costa Rica's long adherence to fundamental freedoms and integrity.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Mr. da Silva's regime has also increased public spending during his recent term, allowing the public debt to soar, borrowing costs to escalate, and limiting available capital that could permit Brazil to grow and become more productive.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Mr. da Silva has always attempted to curb illegal forest clear-cutting in the Amazon basin; the Bolsonaros have allowed planters to devastate the jungle to grow soybeans and graze cattle on newly cleared terrain.” Read the piece

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