John Andrews, a former editor and foreign correspondent for The Economist, is the author of The World in Conflict: Understanding the World’s Troublespots (Economist Books, 2022).
Jun 21, 2024 John Andrews traces the enduring role of imperial power from the eighteenth century to the present.
Apr 9, 2021 John Andrews explains why political fissures have suddenly emerged in the Hashemite Kingdom, long an oasis of stability.
Apr 6, 2021 John Andrews considers the geopolitical implications of vaccine nationalism, assesses Joe Biden’s approaches to Iran and Saudi Arabia, and recalls haunting experiences from his long career as a foreign correspondent.
Feb 26, 2021 John Andrews draws contemporary lessons from four recent books charting Europe's slide toward war in the 1920s and 1930s.
Aug 12, 2020 John Andrews doubts that the government's resignation will speed reform of the dysfunctional power-sharing system.
After a decades-long love affair with laissez-faire policies, many governments – notably in developed countries – are increasingly seeking to shape their economies through tariffs, subsidies, public procurement, and more. But not all industrial policies are created equal, and understanding their nuances and limitations is critical to their success.
