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China’s Rebalancing Imperative
China’s Rebalancing Imperative
Stephen S. Roach explains why the Chinese authorities should switch to a consumption- and productivity-led growth model. -
From Welfare State to Safe State in Latin America
From Welfare State to Safe State in Latin America
Jorge G. Castañeda & Carlos Ominami urge the region’s progressives to start treating security as an essential component of social protection. -
The Gaza War Goes Global
The Gaza War Goes Global
Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Iran’s unprecedented decision to launch a direct strike on Israeli territory. -
What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
Mohamed Nasheed & Rakesh Mohan explain how the managing director can fully position the institution to help the most vulnerable countries. -
The Urgency of Palestinian Statehood
The Urgency of Palestinian Statehood
Gareth Evans explains why formal international recognition is crucial to ending the intolerable status quo. -
The West’s New Infrastructure Imperative
The West’s New Infrastructure Imperative
Diane Coyle explains why a broader conception of the term could reflect a renewed interest in investing in the future. -
The Key to Transforming African Health
The Key to Transforming African Health
Jayati Ghosh highlights efforts to foster scientific innovation and drug manufacturing on the continent. -
Globalization vs. Democracy
Globalization vs. Democracy
Kaushik Basu highlights the contradictions and vulnerabilities inherent in the current international order. -
The Language of Political Control
The Language of Political Control
Robert Skidelsky views recent linguistic innovations as manipulative efforts to compel “correct” thought and perception. -
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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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China’s Rebalancing Imperative
China’s Rebalancing Imperative
Stephen S. Roach explains why the Chinese authorities should switch to a consumption- and productivity-led growth model. -
Minxin Pei on China’s economy, surveillance state, repression of dissent, and more
Minxin Pei on China’s economy, surveillance state, repression of dissent, and more
Minxin Pei doubts China’s government is willing to do what is needed to restore growth, describes the low-tech approaches taken by the country’s vast security apparatus, considers the Chinese social-credit system’s repressive potential, and more. -
Governments Must Shape AI’s Future
Governments Must Shape AI’s Future
Mariana Mazzucato & Fausto Gernone urge policymakers to see themselves as proactive participants in technological innovation and market-making. -
Is Techno-Monopoly Inevitable?
Is Techno-Monopoly Inevitable?
William H. Janeway assesses a new theory of “technological market power” and its effects on the modern economy. -
Joseph S. Nye, Jr., on nuclear risk, American hubris, great-power competition, and more
Joseph S. Nye, Jr., on nuclear risk, American hubris, great-power competition, and more
Joseph S. Nye, Jr. calls for restoring the credibility of the US nuclear umbrella, highlights the role of nongovernmental agencies in international relations, worries that the US will play its cards poorly vis-à-vis China, and more. -
The Struggle for Currency Supremacy
The Struggle for Currency Supremacy
Paolo Tasca expects that digital assets will accelerate efforts to create alternatives to the US dollar.
Profit and Peril
“It is better to ask forgiveness than permission” has been the mantra of the digital revolution so far, and one should not expect that to change with artificial intelligence. For those already in a position to dominate this potentially groundbreaking sector, the opportunities are too enticing to miss.
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Sustainability Now
Sustainability Now brings together leading voices in all of the domains involved in combating climate change, each addressing specific facets of the challenge.
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What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
Mohamed Nasheed & Rakesh Mohan explain how the managing director can fully position the institution to help the most vulnerable countries. -
The Ozone Layer’s Recovery Shows How to Protect the Planet
The Ozone Layer’s Recovery Shows How to Protect the Planet
Robert Redford & Xiye Bastida highlight the critical role of international cooperation in preserving the planet’s habitability. -
Taxing Polluters Is the Key to Climate Justice
Taxing Polluters Is the Key to Climate Justice
Laurence Tubiana makes the case for new levies to finance green investments in developing countries.