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The Language of Political Control
The Language of Political Control
Apr 19, 2024 Robert Skidelsky views recent linguistic innovations as manipulative efforts to compel “correct” thought and perception.
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Globalization vs. Democracy
Globalization vs. Democracy
Apr 19, 2024 Kaushik Basu highlights the contradictions and vulnerabilities inherent in the current international order.
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The West’s New Infrastructure Imperative
The West’s New Infrastructure Imperative
Apr 19, 2024 Diane Coyle explains why a broader conception of the term could reflect a renewed interest in investing in the future.
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An Iran-Israel War?
An Iran-Israel War?
Apr 19, 2024 PS Commentators consider the implications of the latest escalation in the Middle East.
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What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
Apr 19, 2024 Mohamed Nasheed & Rakesh Mohan explain how the managing director can fully position the institution to help the most vulnerable countries.
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The Key to Transforming African Health
The Key to Transforming African Health
Apr 19, 2024 Jayati Ghosh highlights efforts to foster scientific innovation and drug manufacturing on the continent.
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China’s Rebalancing Imperative
China’s Rebalancing Imperative
Apr 19, 2024 Stephen S. Roach explains why the Chinese authorities should switch to a consumption- and productivity-led growth model.
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From Welfare State to Safe State in Latin America
From Welfare State to Safe State in Latin America
Apr 18, 2024 Jorge G. Castañeda & Carlos Ominami urge the region’s progressives to start treating security as an essential component of social protection.
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The Urgency of Sovereign-Debt Restructuring
The Urgency of Sovereign-Debt Restructuring
Apr 18, 2024 José Antonio Ocampo highlights the need for a comprehensive mechanism to deliver relief to low- and middle-income countries.