Ditching the Northern Ireland Protocol is unConservative and May Break the UK
If Liz Truss ditches the much-discussed protocol, both the Union and unionists will suffer. It would be unpopular and undemocratic, and could unleash a trade war.
International Trade
The War in Ukraine Threatens Global Food Security
Acute food shortages caused by the war in Ukraine can be absorbed, albeit at higher prices.
Is Moscow Turning Off the Gas Tap?
One cannot deny that Moscow uses its natural resources as geopolitical leverage.
China’s Policy of Illusory Security Is Destined to Fail in Afghanistan
Beijing knows the Taliban are in control and believes it can hold them on a leash.
The West Struggles to Understand China’s Common Prosperity
China’s crackdown on capitalism — Xi Jinping’s “common prosperity” drive — worries Europe.
The Handcuffing of Joe Biden
The Biden administration has been stuck with the job of cleaning up the toxic waste left by the Trump White House.
Infrastructure: The Key to the China Challenge
To address the China challenge, the US must prioritize public investments in education, infrastructure and basic research rather than demonizing rivals and increasing military spending.
Europe’s Thirst for Virtual Water: Blueberry Fields Forever?
One of Europe’s favorite fruits contributes to the destruction of biodiversity and natural habitats.
