Author Archive: Charlie Martin

MORE WINNING? China May Cave to Trump on Tariffs Soon.

Something that will be important in this is that China and Xi must do what they can to preserve mianzi 面子 — “face”. A successful negotiation is going to need to have some way for Xi to gain mianzi, and not just lose it.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S FRIDAY AGAIN [VIP]: Sky Candy Close and Distant Earth.

This is a little bit different approach this time, sort of a travelogue.

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“AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION IS A MESS.” [VIP]: Refactoring American Public Education.

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