Living in a wartime economy
What’s the war doing to Russia’s economy? Sergei Guriev on the impact of sanctions on everyday life, Putin's war machine, and the stability of his regime.
The deep end
What does population decline mean for China? Scott Rozelle on a globally invisible issue shaping the lives of millions of the country’s rural kids.
‘Downtown is for people’
How are U.S. cities rebuilding after the pandemic? Richard Florida on the resilience of urban life in America.
Electronic arms race
Why is the U.S. banning semiconductor-chip exports to China? Chris Miller on Washington’s new strategy to protect its military advantage and hobble Beijing’s.
End of an age
What’s wrong with China’s economy? Jeremy Mark on the property crisis, income inequality, and the need for a new economic model.
Make a release
Why is the U.S. administration trying to cancel so many Americans’ student debts? Ben Ritz on the policy merits and political calculations of an unusual government initiative.
The inevitable winter
Is Europe heading toward an energy disaster when the weather turns? Samantha Gross on the likely paths of a major gas crisis.
After the scandals
Where does the U.K. stand with Boris Johnson on the way out? Matthias Matthijs on the new political dynamics of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Downtime
How bad is the American economy? Claudia Sahm on jobs, inflation, and the range of alternative near-term futures.
War pricing
How bad is the global food crisis? Laura Wellesley on how the conflict in Ukraine is threatening tens of millions in developing countries with shortages and starvation.
