SCHOOLS IN RICH COUNTRIES ARE MAKING POOR PROGRESS / THE ECONOMIST

Schooling’s stagnation Schools in rich countries are making poor progress They need to get back to basics, argues Mark Johnson Even before t...

CAN XI KEEP A LID ON CHINA´S MOUNTING SOCIAL STRAINS? / THE FINANCIAL TIMES BIG READ

Can Xi keep a lid on China’s mounting social strains? The authorities are increasingly concerned about rises in unemployment, mental illness...

FOOLS´ GOLD AND GOLD / MACLEOD FINANCE

Fools’ gold and gold Credit is beginning to implode, starting with equities. Investors are wavering, not knowing where to go for safety. Bit...

THE TRUMP SHOOTING REVEALS THE HALLMARKS OF AMERICAN POLITICAL VIOLENCE / PROJECT SYNDICATE

The Trump Shooting Reveals the Hallmarks of American Political Violence As ugly as it may sound, the attempt to assassinate Donald Trump is ...

HOW CHINA AND RUSSIA COULD HOBBLE THE INTERNET / THE ECONOMIST

Cable ties How China and Russia could hobble the internet The undersea cables that connect the world are becoming military targets Not long ...

THE MESSY TRUTH ABOUT ACHIEVING ECONOMIC GROWTH / THE FINANCIAL TIMES OP EDITORIAL

The messy truth about achieving economic growth We cannot simply build our way to prosperity but we should have faith in bold ideas Daniel S...