The Economist

The Intelligence: Donald trumps Haley in New Hampshire

Hinzugefügt: 24. Januar 2024

His decisive victory demonstrates just how much of a hold he still has on the Republican party, but his last remaining competitor is not bowing out just yet. How new sanctions on Russian diamonds...

The Intelligence: is Germany al[t]right?

Hinzugefügt: 23. Januar 2024

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party represents a growing anti-immigrant rhetoric in the country, but people are taking to the streets in their thousands to fight back. Why has the debate become...

The Intelligence: Ron down, two left

Hinzugefügt: 22. Januar 2024

He went from being the most viable challenger to Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, to endorsing him. Our US editor opines on why Ron DeSantis’ campaign fell short, and what it means for...

The Intelligence: the relentless audacity of Alexei Navalny

Hinzugefügt: 19. Januar 2024

The ominous disappearance of Russia’s opposition leader led many to fear the worst. But he has turned up in an Arctic penal colony—his message of resistance unchanged. From Batman-themed...

Money Talks: Europe’s luxury crown

Hinzugefügt: 18. Januar 2024

European firms dominate the global luxury landscape, accounting for two-thirds of sales and nine of the ten most valuable luxury brands. A strong emphasis on heritage and control of the supply...

The Intelligence: The darkness before the Don

Hinzugefügt: 18. Januar 2024

Many of America’s business leaders reckon a second Trump term would be worse for them and for the economy than the first was—not that they’re speaking up about it. We examine just how much of...

The Intelligence: Gaza’s ever-graver crisis

Hinzugefügt: 17. Januar 2024

A tentative aid deal in Gaza is just a sliver of what is needed; hunger and disease may well claim more Palestinian lives this year than the military campaign will. New research suggests American...

The Intelligence: The CCP would like chips with that

Hinzugefügt: 16. Januar 2024

China’s flip-flopping on video-game regulation reveals a messy message: leaders want to encourage “hard tech” such as chips and AI over the consumer kind—without sparking another costly crackdown....

The Intelligence: Independents’ day

Hinzugefügt: 15. Januar 2024

Taiwan’s election of William Lai Ching-te of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party is sure to annoy leaders in Beijing; we ask what to expect next. Britain’s Post Office scandal...

The Intelligence: Air strikes on Houthi rebels

Hinzugefügt: 12. Januar 2024

America and its allies delivered on a threat to retaliate against Houthi rebels in Yemen who have been targeting Red Sea ships. How far will the escalation go? We visit Iowa ahead of the first...

The Intelligence: Growing, no pains

Hinzugefügt: 11. Januar 2024

America seems to be in a best-of-worlds scenario: growth is outpacing expectations even as inflation keeps falling—how will the party end? This week’s loss of the Peregrine One Moon lander was...

The Intelligence: Emmanuel override

Hinzugefügt: 10. Januar 2024

Gabriel Attal, France’s youthful new prime minister, represents President Emmanuel Macron’s renewed push to pass policy reforms and to counter a resurgent far-right. In the Democratic Republic of...

Drum Tower: Taiwan goes to the polls

Hinzugefügt: 9. Januar 2024

China is watching Taiwan’s next presidential race closely. The results will influence Xi Jinping’s next steps when it comes to resolving the “Taiwan question”. Ahead of the vote on January 13th,...

The Intelligence: Country code

Hinzugefügt: 9. Januar 2024

As with many technologies that preceded it, generative artificial intelligence is increasingly viewed as a means to geopolitical advantage: welcome to the era of AI nationalism. Creole language and...

The Intelligence: If a tree falls in the Amazon

Hinzugefügt: 8. Januar 2024

Our correspondents travel through the rainforest, seeing the pollution and clear-cutting firsthand. Establishing the rule of law first requires a decent property register. We examine why a proposed...

Checks and Balance: Biden or bust

Hinzugefügt: 5. Januar 2024

Joe Biden’s chances against Donald Trump in November do not look good. He is unpopular and his age puts many Americans off. How did it come to this? And what can the Democrats do about it?John...

The Intelligence: The city that never slipped

Hinzugefügt: 5. Januar 2024

From Brexit to covid-19, nothing has yet stymied London’s successes. The city has its problems, but it remains a paragon of policymaking. In the last of our series on democracy around the world, we...

The Intelligence: Workers of the world, delight!

Hinzugefügt: 4. Januar 2024

Labour markets are changing in all kinds of ways, thanks to ageing societies, hot-running economies and technological boosts. It all adds up to a golden age for workers. As part of our series on...

The Intelligence: the killing of a Hamas leader

Hinzugefügt: 3. Januar 2024

Saleh al-Arouri has long been a high-priority target for Israel and his death could weaken the Palestinian militant group. However, it could also draw neighbouring Lebanon into the war in Gaza. As...

The Intelligence: Volodymyr Zelensky on Ukraine’s year ahead

Hinzugefügt: 2. Januar 2024 - Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 5

As Vladimir Putin promises to intensify Russia’s attacks, Mr Zelensky is frustrated at the wavering support from the West. Speaking to The Economist from his situation room, Ukraine’s wartime...