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Is Pakistan About to Be Caught in China’s ‘Debt-Trap Diplomacy’?
Pakistan has received 12 bailouts from the International Monetary Fund since the late 1980s as a result of debt blowouts and balance-of-payment imbalances. Now, the country’s 13th bailout from the IMF—expected to be the largest so far—is on the horizon. And China is a key player as former cricket star Imran Khan of Pakistan’s PTI party…Anthony B. Kim -
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Government’s Track Record Suggests BUILD Act Wouldn’t ‘Pour Money’ Into Africa
In an op-ed for CNBC, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., urge Congress to approve a bill that would rebrand and double the size of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. They argue that the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act, or BUILD Act, would help the United States offset the influence…Brett Schaefer -
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What That Alleged Drone Attack on Venezuela’s Dictator Means for Americans
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was the target Saturday of an alleged assassination attempt carried out by two drones. If this was indeed a drone attack on a head of state, it is a wake-up call for policymakers and law enforcement officials everywhere. According to reports, two explosives-laden drones of a type commercially available and commonly used…Jason Snead -
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Trump Restores Some Sanctions on Iran Lifted in Obama Nuclear Deal
The first round of U.S. sanctions on Iran go into effect Tuesday, with another, more stinging round set to hit in November—reimposing restrictions that were lifted under the Obama administration-led nuclear deal with the Islamist regime. President Donald Trump signed an executive order reimposing the sanctions Monday at his home in Bedminster, New Jersey, where…Fred Lucas -
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We Hear You: Nikki Haley, the UN, Identity Politics, Obamacare Costs, and Liberal Tantrums
Editor's note: Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, continues to draw raves from The Daily Signal's audience. Her recent stand for human rights is a case in point, and leads this week's roundup of your comments. Don't forget to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is…Ken McIntyre -
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The Unsung Hero Who Financed the American Revolution, and His Lesson for Today
The name that King George III is said to have called the “most damning name of all” on the Declaration of Independence was not that of Benjamin Franklin, John or Samuel Adams, or even John Hancock. Instead, it was businessman Robert Morris. As the “financier of the revolution,” Morris deserves to be duly recognized for…Calvin Blaylock -
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US Pastor’s House Arrest in Turkey Puts Religious Freedom in the Spotlight
After significant international pressure from the United States and other nations, American pastor Andrew Brunson was finally released from prison to house arrest after a Turkish court ruling last Wednesday. That’s a step forward—but it’s not enough. Brunson, originally from North Carolina, had previously lived with his family in Turkey for 23 years while leading…Olivia Enos -
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Trump Promotes More Jobs for Americans … at the UN
The Trump administration is trying to secure more jobs for American citizens in the United Nations bureaucracy, as a recent State Department report finds woeful underrepresentation even though the United States contributes more to the world body than any other government. The U.S. funds almost one-quarter of key U.N. agencies, and their staffs play a…Fred Lucas -
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Harvard Keeps Denying It Discriminates Against Asian-Americans Ahead of October Trial
Harvard University remains steadfast in its claim that it does not discriminate against Asian-American applicants, issuing another denial Friday in court documents ahead of its October trial. The Ivy League institution called statistical analysis conducted by plaintiff and nonprofit group Students for Fair Admissions “deeply flawed” and that it contributed to a “misleading narrative,” reported The…Rob Shimshock -
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New Leadership Could Revitalize This Important African Nation
One of Africa’s most important countries is in the midst of seismic changes. In his first four months in office, the new prime minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed (known simply as Abiy), has launched a series of long-overdue economic and political reforms, the pace and—so far—the success of which no one predicted. It is unclear…Joshua Meservey -
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Inflation to Hit 1 Million Percent in Collapsing, Socialist Venezuela
Venezuela’s inflation may hit 1 million percent by the end of the year, the International Monetary Fund announced on Monday. This incredible hyperinflation is reminiscent of Weimar Germany during the years immediately after World War I, in which wheelbarrows full of cash were required to buy bare essential items, like a loaf of bread. That…Jarrett Stepman -
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Trump Moves in the Right Direction on Trade With Europe
This week, the White House is singing a new tune on trade and it sounds promising. President Donald Trump, in a joint press conference with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, said they were “[launching] a new phase … of strong trade relations in which both of us will win.” This is a major shift in…Tori K. Smith -
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The Overlooked Human Rights Crisis Unfolding in China’s Xinjiang Province
A few weeks ago, we Americans celebrated our independence and first freedoms—including freedom of thought, religion, and speech. One freedom little remembered, but ever so important, is enshrined in our Declaration of Independence. It is the freedom from “quartering,” which liberated Americans from providing food and housing to occupying British soldiers. As Americans enjoyed beer…Brian Hilliker -
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What the Carter Page FISA Warrant Reveals About the Trump-Russia Investigation
Listen here to the full podcast, which features an interview with Hans von Spakovsky and a discussion of a new analysis of how 30-year-olds have changed since 1977, or read the lightly edited transcript of the interview below. Daniel Davis: A significant development in the FBI 2016 election drama took place over the weekend. On…Katrina Trinko -
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Muslim Who Squeezed $3M Out of SPLC for Calling Him an Anti-Muslim Extremist Says Others Also Wrongly Labeled
A left-wing organization is wrongly labeling others as “hate groups,” a Muslim leader who works against Islamist terrorists says. Maajid Nawaz recently settled out of court with the Southern Poverty Law Center for over $3 million after he challenged it for listing his left-of-center group as extremist. “I want them to understand that something clearly went…Jeremiah Poff -
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The Left’s Unhinged Opposition to Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands
Last week, The Washington Post published an op-ed headlined “It’s not wrong to compare Trump’s America to the Holocaust.” As with similar examples of this genre, it’s a sickening display of moral relativism that belittles the suffering and murder of millions in the service of some shortsighted and crass partisan fearmongering. Elsewhere, Politico published an…David Harsanyi -
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The Clinton State Department’s Major Security Breach That Everyone Is Ignoring
Peter Strzok’s testimony about the email server scandal involving former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton raised headlines because of his defiant, disrespectful, and unapologetic attitude about the bias revealed in his text messages that permeated his work at the FBI. Then, there was the verbal combat between him and Republican members of the two committees…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Problematic Women: Nikki Haley Takes on the UN Human Rights Council
In this week’s edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss Saudi women taking to the road in “big cars with big engines,” Meghan McCain facilitating a meet and greet with Taylor Swift for a woman who has glioblastoma, and high-heeled crocs, which are now a thing. Also, we discuss United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley’s major speech…Bre Payton -
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Podcast: Nikki Haley Criticizes UN Human Rights Council
Ambassador Nikki Haley has no regrets about the U.S. leaving the United Nations Human Rights Council, and in a speech at The Heritage Foundation, she outlined how the council was no true promoter of human rights. We share highlights from her speech. Plus: An actor apologizes after suggesting people should consider listening to conservative pundit…Katrina Trinko -
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MS-13 Threatens the Legitimacy of Salvadoran Government
In a recent poll, residents of El Salvador were asked, “Who runs your country?” Forty-two percent reported gangs, while only 12 percent said the government. These results reveal a huge problem for El Salvador: The public’s lack of trust in its government threatens to dismantle the country’s democracy and stability. MS-13 is a dominant force…Macarena Martinez