Orban and Hungary’s Baffling Stance on Ukraine, Russia and China

April 17, 2022     |  The Daily Friend     |  read the article

Inspired by Endurance

The discovery of Ernest Shackleton’s vessel deep in the Antarctic sea recalls the spectacular courage of its crew over 100 years ago.

March 22, 2022          |   The Daily Friend        |  Read the article

Investment is Pouring into Texas, Especially Austin Where Tesla’s Second US Production Facility is Set to Open

February 13, 2022    |  The Daily Friend      |  read the article

Fear Not on Inflation, the Fed is Coming to the Rescue

January 23, 2022      |   The Daily Friend     |   read the article

1971 a Significant Year in the US and China

December 27, 2021    |   The Globalist            |   read the article

Despite Strong Indications of Guilt at the Theranos Trial, Elizabeth Holmes Could Walk Free

December 22, 2021   |  Biznews.com            |  read the article

Inflation is the Enemy at the Gate

November 21, 2021   |  The Daily Friend     |  read the article 

FW de Klerk–Who Rose to a Shakespearean Challenge

November 14, 2021    |   The Daily Friend     |  read the article

Inflation, Not a Taper Tantrum, is the New Threat

November 7, 2021    |  South China Morning Post     |  read the article

The Work From Home Revolution

October 17, 2021     |  South China Morning Post    |  read the article

Income Inequality–China and South Africa

September 19, 2021   |  Daily Friend   |  read the article

How Events in 1971 Changed China and the United States

August 22, 2021    |   Daily Friend    |  read the article

The Deal Maker, Jack Fitzgerald’s Auto Empire

August 9, 2021    |  Bethesda Magazine   |  read the piece

Letter from Silicon Valley

July 23, 2021    |   Biznews.com      |  read the story

Is US Inflation Transitory or Persistent?

June 3, 2021   |   South China Morning Post     |   read the story

A Dangerous Trend Threatening Free Speech

April 21, 2021    |    The Daily Friend     |     read the story

Revolutionary War Veterans Flocked to Ohio

When a defeated Britain ceded the Northwest Territory to America in 1783, it opened Ohio to settlement by Revolutionary War soldiers and their familes.

May 12, 2021      |   Cleveland Plain Dealer          |   Read the story

Savannah Sets the Standard for Dealing with Slavery and Civil War

April 7, 2021    |  Savannah Morning News   |   read the story

San Francisco and Prague, A Double Portrait

January 3, 2021    |  The Globalist       |   read the story

The Shenzhen Example

Winter 2020/2021   |  The International Economy    |  read the story

2020

How the Pandemic Impacts the Silicon Valley Economy

November 10, 2020   |  Daily Friend (South Africa)   |  read the story

Getting a Superb Education in Kalamazoo

November 4, 2020    |  Western Michigan University Alumni Association  | read the story

American Dispatch: Amid Division and Doubt, Americans Await the Presidential Election

October 18, 2020   |  Daily Friend (South Africa)   | read the story

American Dispatch: Shenzhen, Where the Chinese Economic Miracle Began

September 6, 2020  |  Daily Friend (South Africa)   | read the story

American Dispatch: Midwest Economy on Life Support

August 2, 2020   | Daily Friend (South Africa)  | read the story

American Dispatch: Statues/Rewriting History

July 12, 2020    |  Daily Friend (South Africa)    | read the story

1918 Flu Epidemic Terrorized Ohio Towns

June 27, 2020     |  Columbus Dispatch    |  read the story

American Newspapers on the Brink

June 20, 2020         |  The Globalist        |  read the story

It Won’t be Easy for Trump to Change the G7

June 14, 2020   |  The Daily Friend    |  read the article

50 Years After Kent State, America Divided Then and Now

May 4, 2020   |  The Globalist    |  read the article

50 Years After Kent State, We’re Even More Divided

May 4, 2020     |  Washington Examiner    |  read the article

The Thriving Hotel California–High Tech

March 9, 2020   |  Biznews    |  read the article

Berlin: Lessons for South Africa

February 20, 2020  |  Biznews  |  Read the article

Phase One, US China Trade Deal

January 15, 2020   |  The Globalist    |  Read the article

2019

Central Europe: Democracy Under Pressure

Yes, Poland and Hungary currently are illiberal democracies, but overall post-communist Europe is doing VERY well.

November 19, 2019  |  The Globalist   | Read the article

Freedom Reborn: Witnessing German Unification

November 9, 2019   |  The Globalist    | Read the article

Voices from Eastern Europe 30 Years After the Wall

(#3, The Balkans)

November 10, 2019   | The Globalist    | read the article

Voices from Eastern Europe 30 Years After the Wall

(#2, Central Europe)

November 9, 2019  |  The Globalist   |  read the article

Voices from Eastern Europe 30 Years After the Wall

(a three part Globalist series, #1 Baltics and Kaliningrad)

November 8, 2019  | The Globalist  | read the article

Britain: Keeping Calm Amid Chaos

September 11, 2019  |  Japan Times, the Globalist  | read the article

Two Chinas: Hong Kong and Shanghai

July 30, 2019    | theglobalist.com   |  read the article

Letter From Shanghai

July 20, 2019    |  Biz News   |  read the article

G20 Osaka is Successful Statecraft

June 28, 2019   |  Market Watch   | read the article

Tesla’s Future Linked to Nevada Gigafactory

June 22, 2019  | Market Watch  | read the article

Mozambique’s 44 Years From Liberation

June 6, 2019  |  politicsweb.co.za  |  read the article

44 Years of Mozambique Independence: Communism, Corruption, Heroin

June 5, 2019   |  biznews.com    |  read the article

Alumni Spotlight: Free Speech and Critical Thinking

April 19, 2019    |  wmualumni.org   |  read the article

2018

Visit the Martin Guitar Factory in Nazareth, PA

October 29, 2018    | USA Today   |  read the article

Tomas Masaryk and Czechoslovak Independence, 1918

October 28, 2018   | The Globalist  | read the article

Amtrak Zephyr and Capitol Limited Across the USA

March 25, 2018   |   USA Today    |  read the article

Nexus of Global Innovation–Leading Tech Companies in the Bay Area

March 5, 2018   |  Biznews   |  read the article

Sydney Opera House/Disney Concert Hall–Immense Beauty

February 12, 2018  | Linkedin    |  read the article

Hungary’s Viktor Orban upsets EU decorum, taking the stance of populist rebel against the elites.

January 11, 2018  | Huffington Post   | read the article

2017

Will the Republicans’ corporate tax cut help them or will it help the Democrats?  We’ll know by the 2018 mid-term elections.

December 5, 2017    |  Biznews   | read the article

The Trump tax measure is not only controversial, no one knows what its impact will be.

December 3, 2017   |  Huffpost   | read the article

With Robert Mugabe’s rule finally over, long suffering Zimbabweans are hoping for a better life. It will take time to repair the devastated economy.

November 23, 2017   | The Globalist  |  read the article

After eight years Wolfgang Schäuble has moved on from the German finance ministry. In this tribute Barry says Schäuble did a great job for Germany and Europe.

October 24, 2017   |  The Globalist   |  Read the article

Storm Clouds of Nationalism Gather Over Eastern Europe

September 5, 2017     |   MarketWatch    |  Read More

On a Fateful Anniversary, Detroit is Rising

July 23, 2017      |  MarketWatch     |  Read More

The G20 Forum is Vital

July 7, 2017  |MarketWatch  |  Read More

Pulling Down Lee Statues is a Mistake

June 9, 2017   |  Atlanta Journal Constitution   |  Read More

What Tesla and Alphabet Can Learn From Buffett About Annual Meetings

June 8, 2017  | MarketWatch  |  Read more

Removal of The Lee Statue in New Orleans Sets a Dangerous Precedent

May 28, 2017  | Huffpost  | Read more

The Message from Omaha: People Come to the Berkshire Meeting to Learn

May 8, 2017 | MarketWatch  | Read more

South Africa’s latest political drama could split the ruling party

April 7, 2017 | MarketWatch | Read more

South Africa Turmoil Deepens After Finance Minister Ousted

March 31, 2017 | The Street | Read more

Tech tour: Visiting the HQs of Silicon Valley’s iconic brands

March 23, 2017 | USA Today | Read more

Wilderness at the Doorstep

March/April 2017 | Spokes | Read more (pdf)

What’s in a country’s statues? Namibia, et al and North Korea

March 3, 2017 | BizNews.com | Read more

Zimbabwe waits for change, and waits, and waits

February 25, 2017 | MarketWatch | Read more

Tesla and Fremont hope to prove manufacturing can thrive in high-cost areas

February 9, 2017 | MarketWatch | Read more

Waiting for Godot in Zimbabwe

February 20, 2017 | Moneyweb | Read more

From California, Prof Jansen frets SA now “living in the age of unreason.”

January 30, 2017 | BizNews.com | Read more

As Trump comes in, trade stands at a crossroads

January 20, 2017 | MarketWatch | Read more

2016

Obama, who suffered foreign-policy losses, strengthened ties with three former enemies

December 27, 2016 | MarketWatch | Read more

Trump’s win a big wake-up for ANC: listen or you’ll lose power

November 30, 2016 | BizNews.com | Read more

Trump’s Victory Should be a Wake Up Call for South Africa’s Ruling Party

November 30, 2016 | BizNews.com Read more

The Stunning House of Sweden in Washington Turns Ten

November 8, 2016 | Huffington Post | Read more

Remembering Leonard Cohen

November 14, 2016 | Huffington Post | Read more

How Trump’s Polices May Impact Emerging Markets

November 11, 2016 | Moneyweb | Read more

Japan’s Teetering Economy Damaged by Stronger Yen

June 30, 2016 | MarketWatch | Read more

Where Tesla Stands as Elon Musk Opens the Giga Factory

June 29, 2016 | MarketWatch  | Read more

Transition at Berkshire, and Chinese are the Newest Pilgrims Making the Annual Trek to Omaha

May 2, 2016 | MarketWatch | Read more

Stegosaurus rising at the World Trade Center

April 20, 2016 | USA Today | Read more

Despite a deepening political crisis, South Africa’s Finance Minister Projects Confidence in Washington

April 14, 2016 | Moneyweb | Read more

World Central Banks Sail Uncharted Waters

March 12, 2016 | MarketWatch | Read more

Economic Failures in Cuba

March 5, 2016 | MarketWatch | Read more

America’s Most Beautiful Train Ride? Amtrak from L.A. to San Jose

March 1, 2016 | USA Today | Read more

Waiting for Warren Buffett to Give His Views of the World

February 26, 2016 | MarketWatch | Read more

Defending Robert E. Lee

January 13, 2016 | Huffington Post | Read more

Madness or Modernity: Changing the Face of Macedonia’s Capital

January 13, 2016 | USA Today | Read more

2015

Congress Passes IMF Governance Reform

December 16, 2015 | USA Today | Read more

G20 Ends with Pledge to step up fight against terror

November 16, 2015 | USA Today | Read more

Obama pledges at G20 to hunt down Paris attackers

November 15, 2015 | USA Today | Read more

G20 Summit to Focus on Syria, Refugees

November 12, 2015 | USA Today | Read more

Bidding Farewell Eero Saarinen’s TWA Terminal at JFK

October 20, 2015 | USA Today | Read more

TPP Reflects Deep Divisions on Trade

October 6, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

Germany Holds High Ground in Welcoming Refugees

September 14, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

You Think China Has Problems, Look at Japan

August 13, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

Why Europe Rescued Greece…Again

July 14, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

Greece’s ‘No’ Vote Portends Chaos and Pain

July 7, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

The Greek Drama Descends into Farce

June 29, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

Can the Greek Gordian Knot Be Broken?

June 26, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

Asians Support Trans Pacific Partnership

June 4, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

IMF Rate Delay Advice Shows Lagarde is Worried

June 4, 2015 | USA Today | Read more

Why Volvo/Geely Chose South Carolina for US Manufacturing

May 16, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

Athol Fugard’s New Play, The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek, Opens in New York

May 6, 2015 | Biznews.com | Read more

Take-a-Ways from Omaha, the Buffett Munger Show

May 4, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

While America Dithered, the G20 Prospered

Spring 2015 | The International Economy | Read more (pdf)

Coast to Coast on Amtrak

February 26, 2015, USAToday.com | Read more

George Palmer, Pioneering Editor of South Africa’s Financial Mail

January 15, 2015 | Moneyweb Read more

Three Things You Need to Know About Cuba

January 13, 2015 | MarketWatch | Read more

2014

An Opportunity for Cuba After 50 Lost Years

December 22, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

How Globalization Destroyed the Australian Auto Industry

December 16, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

G20 Approves Plan to Boost Global Growth

November 16, 2014 | USA Today | Read more

Ukraine Crisis Preoccupies G20

November 15, 2014 | USA Today | Read more

Obama’s Climate Proposal Shifts G20 Agenda

November 14, 2014 | USA Today | Read more

The G20 Leaders Summit, Brisbane, Australia

November 13-16, 2014 | USA Today (Below are five pieces Barry wrote from the G20) Obama’s Next Stop: G20 | Read more

Ukraine’s Uncertain Future

October 26, 2014 | Huffington Post | Read more

The Global Economy is Adrift in the New Normal

October 10, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

Dissenting Views on the Russia Ukraine Conflict

September 9, 2014 | Huffington Post | Read more

See which high-tech company has the wildest building design

September 9, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

Jacob Zuma’s Charm Offensive in Washington

August 5, 2014 | Moneyweb | Read more

How to Make Detroit Liveable Again

August 5, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

History Lesson: Why Angela Merkel Loves Her Central Bank

July 11, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

Zimbabwe: IMF Gives Mugabe a Passing Grade

July 10, 2014 | Moneyweb | Read more

Eastern Europe Unlikely to Match Living Standards of the West

June 4, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

South Stream Pipeline a Test of Europe’s Resolve to Punish Russia for Actions in Ukraine.

May 21, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

As South Africa Votes, the Case for Optimism

May 5, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

Portugal’s Carnation Revolution Changed the World

April 29, 2014 | Moneyweb | Read more

Ruling Party Likely to Win May 7th South Africa Election

April 3, 2014 | USA Today | Read more

South Africa Wants to Get Past its Fragile Five Label

March 25, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

Obama’s Half-Hearted Efforts on Trade Deals Not Enough

February 17, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

Zimbabwe’s Transition to What?

February 18, 2014 | BizNews.com | Read more

Tesla on a Roll but Potholes Ahead

January 30, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

Transition Time in the Rebounding US Auto Industry

January 13, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

The Message From Philadelphia: America Fine-Europe Not

January 7, 2014 | MarketWatch | Read more

2013

Mandela’s Imperfect Legacy: South Africa is Hungry for Growth

December 6, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

Mandela Will Always be the Father of His Country

December 5, 2013 | USA Today | Read more

Mandela’s Party Weakened But Survives

December 5, 2013 | USA Today | Read more

What’s Next For Greece?

December 2, 2013 | USA Today | Read more

The Bakery Indicator of Polish Progress

November 21, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

Greece Needs Deeper Reforms to Finish the Job

October 30, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

Pravin Gordhan’s High Profile Week in Washington

October 13, 2013 | Moneyweb.com | Read more

South Africa’s Economy is Very Fragile

October 10, 2013 | Moneyweb.com | Read more

Not a Happy Time as Global Economy Slides Towards the Edge

October 8, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

China Stakes Out Investments Along New Silk Road

September 27, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

New Normal, Low Wage Manufacturing Arrives in Michigan

August 20, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

Building Blocks for Reviving Detroit from Bankruptcy

July 22, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

Rushing into a Burning House: Croatia Joins the EU, Latvia the Eurozone

July 1, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

Failed Austerity = Smaller € Zone

May 7, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

A Long Wait for the BRICS Bank

April 26, 2013 | Moneyweb.com | Read more

C. Fred Bergsten: Evangelist for the Open Economy

April 19, 2013 | The Washington Post | Read more

The Unhelpful Debate Over Austerity Versus Stimulus

April 16, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

Where is Transformation Deepest, Eastern Europe or South Africa?

April 8, 2013 | Moneyweb.com | Read more

BRICS Nations Creating New Power Center

April 1, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

China Astride Africa

March 25, 2013 | USA Today | Read more

South Africa’s BRICS Business Council Has No Rainbow

March 22, 2013 | Moneyweb.com | Read more

Will Japan Bounce Back?

March 6, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

Whole Foods’ John Mackey Does Washington

February 12, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

South Africa: The Dangers Ahead for the ANC

February 12, 2013 | Moneyweb.com | Read more

No Escape From Austerity for Club Med Countries

January 28, 2013 | MarketWatch | Read more

2012

Michigan Seeks New Growth Strategy

December 14, 2012 | MarketWatch | Read more

Japan is in Worse Than a Deflationary Trap

November 1, 2012 | MarketWatch | Read more

Out of Money, Detroit Cuts Back

August 28, 2012 | MarketWatch |
Read more

An African Investment Boom

June 9, 2012 | Barron’s | Read more

Mozambique’s Future is Uncertain

February 2, 2012 | MarketWatch | Read more

2009 & 10

Irish Folly Leaves Gaping Hole in Chicago

November 12, 2010 | MarketWatch | Read more

The Baltics Experiment, Implications for the European Central Bank

Summer 2009 | The International Economy | Read more (pdf)