Aronson writes on issues related to international communications policy, globalization and international trade and trade negotiations. His current research focuses on ways in which communications and network developments related to privacy, equity, standard setting, competition policy, and international intellectual property shape the path of globalization.

His books include "Managing the World Economy: The Consequences of International Corporate Alliances" (Council on Foreign Relations) and "When Countries Talk: International Trade in Telecommunications Services" (Ballinger) and "Trade Talks: America Better Listen!" (Council on Foreign Relations). His most recent writings consider the implications of new communications technologies for globalization and international communications competition.