Trade War II
What’s at stake in the massive global surge of Chinese high-tech exports? Alice Han on how Beijing’s economic strategy is driving increasing political tension across the West and beyond.
Quantity of life
Why are birth rates around the world dropping? Jennifer Sciubba on a transformative global shift in culture and values.
Left over
Why are farmers taking to the streets in Europe’s cities? Matthias Matthijs on decreasing food prices, increasing climate regulations, and a disappearing way of life.
Nowhere to hide
Why do U.S. sanctions now reach into nearly every country in the world? Abraham Newman on global interdependence, economic choke points, and unanticipated consequences.
Cash in, cash out
How did the Russian government set a revenue record last year? Sergei Guriev on hidden oil tankers, climbing inflation, and the question of being able to afford the war.
Build your dreams
China’s BYD has just overtaken Tesla as the world’s biggest EV automaker. What’s next? Alice Han on the competitive advantages and geopolitical risks for an emerging global giant.
Grappling with the giants
How will new regulation affect the course of AI? Daron Acemoglu on the challenges of trying to rein in a powerful and fast-moving tech industry.
Remodeling globalization
Why is international trade slowing down? Martin Wolf on advanced technologies, left-behind communities, and economic warfare with China.
On ice
Why is key Western support for Ukraine cooling? James Goldgeier on the narrative of stalemate and the weight of the 2024 U.S. elections.
Take two
Why is Donald Trump beating Joe Biden in U.S. polls? David A. Hopkins on the transformational global forces driving support for Trump and the populist right.
