2 chapters across the catalog
Libya National Emergency Extension, Asset Diversion
President Obama's extension of the national emergency regarding Libya is criticized as a bureaucratic maneuver to maintain control over seized assets. The hosts argue that the continued emergency status is unnecessary given the fall of the Gaddafi regime.
IMF Leadership, Christine Lagarde, Baker & McKenzie
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde is positioned as the frontrunner to lead the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the resignation of Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Lagarde previously served as the managing director of the Chicago-based law firm Baker & McKenzie, which currently advises on EU sanctions against Libya. The firm's deep ties to Chicago and global financial policy are highlighted as significant factors in her candidacy.
