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After several decades of closer integration with the US, the country’s prime minister is pushing large infrastructure projects and looking for new...
The country is the darling of investors, but that could change
Countries that once saw American success as their own now view the US as an adversary and Beijing as a model
Playing a long game paid off with the Soviet Union and a similar trajectory of regime collapse could come in Tehran
Temporary reliefs are a sticking plaster for a tax that needs reform
Iranians have not become monarchists — they are seeking anyone who can replace a despotic regime at war with its own people
Democratic history is a timeline of states acting to curb over-mighty figures, from kings to business tycoons
If Tokyo can’t count on Washington, forging pragmatic new alliances with former foes increasingly makes sense
Business dynamism comes in many different forms
Compared to other clean energy sources, the value of SMRs lies in scale not speed
Rising numbers of older people across the continent are straining budgets and making for some difficult political decisions
To rebuild the energy sector, the country needs a credible, legitimate government investors can trust
The latest investment frenzy is heavily concentrated in one sector
The surprise departure deprives Farage of some Westminster theatre and gives the Tories a chance to reclaim ground
American intervention in Iran carries far greater risks than in Venezuela
In a polarised world, thoughtful reframing on hot-button issues could be key to reaching across divides
As cyber threats proliferate, we need to double down on maths to protect security and boost economic growth
Then, as now, Iranians took to the streets and risked their lives for free speech and economic prosperity
Concern about the loss of jurisdiction and agency to US companies is becoming more pressing for Europeans
Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against a world they increasingly view as unstable. But many economists believe it could be...
His two great liabilities, Brexit and Donald Trump, are unmentionable in British politics
America’s national security strategy projects internal fears abroad
As Grok shows, decisions have consequences and someone needs to be able to answer for them
A struggling currency sparked the protests and Trump’s new tariffs on Tehran’s trade partners will only increase the pain
Over the past 50 years the state has become overly reliant on a few deep pockets that it cannot afford to lose
European companies pioneered much of the technology used in renewables, but have they left it too late to compete with China?
Musk has mischaracterised the dispute with the UK and others over indecent AI images as censorship
Implementing automation systems requires a lot of planning, time and money
There is no precedent of a dominant power abandoning its primacy, as Trump is doing
Changes in shopping habits have widened the split between those catering to well-off customers and those facing bankruptcy
Independence of US central bank is a vital anchor for the global financial system
Conflict over Greenland could destroy the transatlantic alliance, requiring a new European security treaty to replace it
Despite strong headline growth numbers, the country is slipping from the global spotlight
A criminal investigation of Jay Powell is the latest in the reworking of the world’s most important financial institution
Yoweri Museveni’s internally divided regime will resort to violence and repression to preserve its hold on power
The contest for resources between the US and China will continue after the president is gone and affect us all
Its wealthy suburbs are a draw for those seeking proximity to the Trump administration’s decision makers
The more the EU has to pay for ingratiation with Trump, the less convincing its strategic rationale for doing so
Novels require a kind of attention that the modern world is steadily eroding
There are limits to extrapolating from last year’s economic resilience
Budget speculation dominated much of 2025. The chancellor’s New Year’s resolution should be to avoid a repeat in 2026
Faced with large protests and external pressure, ruling elites need domestic reform and a grand bargain with Washington