In this International Man article, I discuss how to get better currency conversion rates by understanding spreads, fees, forex platforms, and where not to exchange money.

In this essay for Liberty Unbound, I examine India’s 2014 election, the rise of Narendra Modi, and the misplaced hope that a strong leader can transform India.

In this Zero Hedge article, I examine India’s gold-import restrictions, smuggling, corruption, inflation, the rupee, and why official figures fail to capture Indian gold demand.

In this International Man article, I examine whether living in Singapore is right for expatriates, weighing its safety, order, efficiency, and low taxes against its strict rules, conformity, and citizenship obligations.

In this Casey Research article, I examine Asian materialism, Chinese consumer culture, and the investment implications of status-driven spending on luxury goods and high-end services.

In this Dollar Vigilante article, I examine the Hong Kong stock exchange, China A-share and H-share discrepancies, and the opportunity in Hong Kong-listed property companies trading below net asset value.

In this Liberty Unbound article, I write about the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, my personal memories of the disaster, and what it revealed about India’s state, society, corruption, and institutional failure.

In this Mining.com article by Henry Bonner for Sprott, I comment on whether Indians will keep buying gold despite import restrictions, smuggling, inflation, corruption, a weak rupee, and India’s stagnating economy.

In this Mises Canada article, I question whether Gandhi should be regarded as a libertarian saint, examining his politics, nationalism, moral authority, anti-modern instincts, and role in India’s independence movement.

In this Casey Research article, I discuss the Bulgarian lev, the Hong Kong dollar, purchasing-power parity, currency pegs, fiat-currency risk, and why HKD looked more attractive than USD cash.