Opinion | More than just hot air: ‘spy balloon’ shows Beijing is in a retaliatory mood
The incident is just one recent example of Beijing testing Washington’s ‘guardrails’, with Xi also reportedly planning a trip to Moscow. After a number of affronts by the US, including a new chip embargo and a deal with the Philippines to access military bases near Taiwan, China is showing it is capable of turning tough.
Macroscope | US won’t be so easily supplanted by Europe and China in stock markets
A rally in European and emerging market shares is fuelling speculation that the US’ decade-long stock market dominance is drawing to an end. But whether such a prediction comes to pass depends on how far the US dollar and global energy prices continue to fall.
A rally in European and emerging market shares is fuelling speculation that the US’ decade-long stock market dominance is drawing to an end. But whether such a prediction comes to pass depends on how far the US dollar and global energy prices continue to fall.
Opinion | West’s arming of Ukraine threatens to fuel endless cycle of violence
The possibility that weapons earmarked for Ukraine could be diverted and wind up on the black market in the hands of criminals and terrorists cannot be ignored. The international community must find a way to end the conflict before things spiral out of control.
The possibility that weapons earmarked for Ukraine could be diverted and wind up on the black market in the hands of criminals and terrorists cannot be ignored. The international community must find a way to end the conflict before things spiral out of control.
Inside Out | Even ‘least-worst’ scenario in Ukraine is disastrous for the global economy
Business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum appear to have been buoyed by the possibility of a Ukrainian victory in 2023. Yet, however welcome such an outcome, it wouldn’t reverse the damage already inflicted on Ukraine, Europe and the world, recovery from which could still take years.
Business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum appear to have been buoyed by the possibility of a Ukrainian victory in 2023. Yet, however welcome such an outcome, it wouldn’t reverse the damage already inflicted on Ukraine, Europe and the world, recovery from which could still take years.
Opinion | How climate change is helping to drive the rise of Germany’s far right
The effects of climate change are pushing more people to leave Africa and the Middle East for the wealthier, more temperate climes of Europe. Governments must look to ease costs in key sectors such as housing, energy and heathcare to reduce the far-right’s appeal amid the influx of migrants.
The effects of climate change are pushing more people to leave Africa and the Middle East for the wealthier, more temperate climes of Europe. Governments must look to ease costs in key sectors such as housing, energy and heathcare to reduce the far-right’s appeal amid the influx of migrants.