“…you have done it all with a condescending tone and a lack of respect.”

Another devastating story on the US surrender in Niger and the risk of uranium sales to Iran.

New York law governs a large share of the external sovereign-debt contracts of #developing #economies . Section 230 of the state’s Sovereign Stability Act holds enormous promise, but it must be precisely drawn. Lee Buchheit and I outline a way forward.
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Joined Barron's to discuss the crowding out of small businesses and small cap stocks by the government's excessive spending and short-term debt.

The Federal Reserve must defend the dollar as the yield curve normalizes.

Watch on FOX Business: foxbusiness.com/video/63531347…

.Dr. Mung Chiang will be joined by David Malpass and Jim Bullard for a discussion on “Interest Rates, Global Finance and Midwest Prosperity” at Purdue University in Indianapolis. Learn more about this event. 👇 purdue.university/3K4C7DN

Discussed the case of #Madagascar during a conversation on the Global Debt Crisis btw former World Bank Pdt David Malpass & Transparency International co-founder Frank Vogl yesterday at TraCCCatGMU. Investment is key to growth, but useless without accountability and transparency🔥

Glad to join Bloomberg TV with annmarie hordern to discuss the positive growth impact of a smaller Federal Reserve and preserving President Donald J. Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Watch: youtu.be/rqMroTYh6tA?si…

Both at home and abroad, Western institutions are failing.

The past many months have been a disastrous time for economics, geopolitics, and global institutions.

I have highlighted several key problems and possible solutions.

Read more on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/pulse/home-abr…

Good talks with Bloomberg on the need to fix the US economy.

A smaller Federal Reserve with a smaller balance sheet would be a positive force for growth.

Listen: bloomberg.com/news/audio/202…

The quick US withdrawal from Niger is another major security setback.

The US and France being run out of North Africa by Russia and China opens the door to destabilization in other parts of Africa, and further weakness in international affairs.

If you missed David Malpass' magisterial discussion of the US debt problem at this morning's Asia Times web institution, here it is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=cJoRU3…

As soon as US money begins to flow, Ukraine's creditors are raising their hands for payouts.

A balanced restructuring should erase most debt/provide very long maturity for the rest, breaking the G20 Brasil pattern of draining debtor countries to benefit China/private creditors.

Interesting 'West vs rest' moment yesterday on French TV with the President of Congo, the 2nd biggest country in Africa.

The host asks: 'Are you saying that the Chinese or the Russians behave better than us, Westerners, currently, in your opinion?'

'Oh absolutely!' he replies,

Exclusive: Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says reut.rs/3UI7iLf

As I discussed with Maria Bartiromo, the current economic plan is based on government jobs, debt on debt, tax increases and high interest rates to restrict growth.

This helps the Washington swamp, but affordability gets worse for everyday Americans — a change is much needed.

Weak leadership is causing the US to fall short in military power, global respect, and strong economic growth.

Peace through strength requires all of the above, and it is imperative America plot a new course.

Read more at the The New York Sun: nysun.com/article/depart…

.David Malpass - China's economy should worry us.
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