Pacific Illusions
Vol. 23
No. 3
April
2012

Special Report
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A Stealth Attack on Democratic Governance
Why are Obama trade negotiators pushing the extreme Trans-Pacific Partnership, and why is it being negotiated in such an untransparent manner? -
The Myth of the Level Playing Field
The boast that American workers are naturally superior to other workers and would therefore “win” in any fair competition is problematic at best and at worst, a pander to our national delusion of exceptionalism. -
Not a Great Deal for Asia
The Trans-Pacific Partnership could end up hurting the broader economic interests of both the U.S. and smaller Asian nations. -
The Pacific Pivot
America needs to try something new when it comes to international trade.