By SHARON K. GILBERT April 3, 2009 We believe that the only sure foundation for sustainable globalisation and rising prosperity for all is an open world economy based on market principles, effective regulation, and strong global institutions. –G20 Communique THE WORLD’s major economies met this week, and they have constructedContinue Reading

By SHARON K. GILBERT September 25, 2008 WITH ALL THE monumental spin surrounding the looming, United States financial crisis, most would be hard-pressed to notice two potent little events taking place this week: The annual meeting of The Clinton Global Initiative and a special, online event from The Tony BlairContinue Reading

Assad, left, shown here with Iran’s Ahmadinejad, says he ‘represents Iran’s interests’ in his meetings with Russia. By SHARON K. GILBERT August 21, 2008 WHILE the US media hold their collective breath awaiting Vice Presidential revelations from Obama and McCain, a strategic meeting is taking place in the resort townContinue Reading