David Francis, The Fiscal Times

David Francis

The Fiscal Times

Washington, DC, United States

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Past:
  • The Fiscal Times
  • Foreign Policy
  • Slate

Past articles by David:

Why Renegotiating NAFTA Won’t Be as Easy as Trump Says

As NAFTA talks get underway, there are questions about what Trump can get done when it comes to major trade deals. → Read More

Here’s the Real State of the $1 Trillion U.S. Nuclear Upgrade

The American nuclear arsenal is just about the same as it was when Trump took office. → Read More

Here’s Why North Korea Put Guam In Its Crosshairs

Hours after President Donald Trump threatened North Korea with fire and fury like the world has never known, Pyo → Read More

Five Things You Need to Know About Plans to Privatize the Afghan War

The White House is actively considering a plan to turn a big chunk of the war in Afghanistan over to private con → Read More

Here's How North Korea's Military Stacks Up Against the US

Earlier this week, the United States test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from California just days after North Korea tested a similar missile capable of reaching the American mainland. → Read More

U.S. Seen as Major Global Threat Along with ISIS, Climate Change: Pew Poll

A new Pew Research Center poll of nearly 42,000 people across 38 countries found the threat of climate change is → Read More

Here’s the North Korean Missile That Could Hit the United States

Two U.S. officials told Reuters this week that North Korea's latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) may be able to reach most of the continental United States. → Read More

Did Congress Just Break Up the Trump-Putin Bromance?

Despite all the accusations and evidence that Russia hacked the 2016 election (and possibly others), the United → Read More

Trump Promises ‘Big’ U.K. Trade Deal. Here Are the Challenges

Disputes over chicken, beef and cars need to be ironed out before a deal can be made. → Read More

Chickens Overshadow Trade Talks Between the U.S. and U.K.

Negotiations are just starting, but concerns over chlorine-washed poultry from America are already getting in the way. → Read More

China’s Seen Globally As Gaining Ground on United States

The world is souring on the U.S. and Trump and taking a shine to China despite all its struggles. → Read More

As America Retreats, the World Moves Forward on Trade

American companies might not feel it yet, but they’re already falling behind their foreign competitors. → Read More

EU Promises Trade War If Trump Imposes Steel Restrictions

If President Donald Trump wants a war over steel, the Europeans are primed to give it to him. → Read More

Situation Report: Flirting with Chinese spies; Think twice before coming for the Kims; Syria holds up chemical weapons inquiry; U.S. seaport security suffers; and a bit more.

Situation Report: Flirting with Chinese spies; Think twice before coming for the Kims; Syria holds up chemical weapons inquiry; U.S. seaport security suffers; and a bit more. « | Foreign Policy | the Global Magazine of News and Ideas → Read More

Japanese Retail Giant to Stop Selling Ivory

But without a significant turnaround, elephants could be on their way to extinction. → Read More

Situation Report: U.N. on notice over North Korea; What to expect when you’re expecting Vlad; Big Oil, Tillerson and Turkey; and a bit more.

Situation Report: U.N. on notice over North Korea; What to expect when you’re expecting Vlad; Big Oil, Tillerson and Turkey; and a bit more. « | Foreign Policy | the Global Magazine of News and Ideas → Read More

Situation Report: U.S. and Korea Respond to North Korean missile test; No good options; and a bit more.

Situation Report: U.S. and Korea Respond to North Korean missile test; No good options; and a bit more. « | Foreign Policy | the Global Magazine of News and Ideas → Read More

China Opens Its Bond Market To International Investors

Wall Street has long wanted to invest in Chinese debt. → Read More

In Swift and Historic Shift, Germany Approves Same-Sex Marriage

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s abrupt willingness to take up the issue leads to swift action in German parliament. → Read More

Trump Sanctions Chinese Firms and Individuals Over North Korea

The move is a sharp escalation from last week, when Trump seemed to credit China for its efforts to stop Kim Jong-un. → Read More