The recent tragedy in the garment factory of Bangladesh follows a series of such unfortunate events which are a result of the exploitative nexus of the global garment industry.

The key areas of focus of the UN SG's Panel of Eminent Person discussions on the post-MDG Agenda failed to take into account the basic issues raised by global voices.

Even as the value of global financial assets has fallen sharply since 2007, it may be essential to shrink it further to make the financial system fulfil its basic tasks.

Amidst the ongoing global financial crisis, a potential financial market threat is looming in China which is based on ''shadow banking'' lending to the real estate sector.

The rising tide of litigation against US credit ratings agencies could help resolve the conflict of interest involved in basing financial regulation on the ratings system.

Unless the European authorities reverse course, leaving the euro may end up as the only sensible option for Greece- not only economically but politically as well.

Although recent urbanisation in China is associated with several positive features, it has also generated problems that are making this process unsustainable.

Decisions of the ICSID and of a district court in the US with regard to the restructuring of Argentinian debt threaten global debt markets with disarray.