THE EU WANTS TO UNSHACKLE ITS ECONOMY. FOR REAL THIS TIME / THE ECONOMIST

Simplify and integrate The EU wants to unshackle its economy. For real this time Eurocrats are belatedly developing a healthy distaste for r...

LESSONS FOR COUNTRIES ON THE EDGE / THE FINANCIAL TIMES OP EDITORIAL

Lessons for countries on the edge Africa’s demographics are favourable, but leaders must prepare for future shocks Abebe Aemro Selassie © Ma...

THE DEEPER FORCES SHAPING GLOBAL TRADE / PROJECT SYNDICATE

The Deeper Forces Shaping Global Trade It would be natural to assume that tariffs are the driving force behind recent major shifts in global...

GLOBAL CARMAKERS DESPERATELY WANT TO BE MORE CHINESE / THE ECONOMIST

Red lights Global carmakers desperately want to be more Chinese But partnering with local companies carries big risks Illustration: Simon Ba...

A WEAKENED TRUMP ARRIVES AT XI`S COURT / THE FINANCIAL TIMES OP EDITORIAL

A weakened Trump arrives at Xi’s court China holds the cards — and might settle for flashy but empty announcements while playing a long game...

GERMANY RE-ARMS: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR EUROPE? / THE FINANCIAL TIMES BIG READ

Germany re-arms: what does it mean for Europe? Paris sees risks for its industry and the continent’s sovereignty in Berlin’s rapid defence b...

THE WEEK THE NEW GLOBAL REALITY SHOWED ITSELF / GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

The Week the New Global Reality Showed Itself by George Friedman  Last week, I wrote about the phone call Russian President Vladimir Putin m...