Leaders

Artificial intelligence

Regulators are focusing on real AI risks over theoretical ones. Good

Rules on safety may one day be needed. But not yet

A deadly virus

Countries should act faster to curb the spread of mpox

The slower the response, the more people will die

Recession scares

What to make of America’s topsy-turvy economy

Don’t panic just yet

Visas, vistas and vegetarian food

How to attract Indian tourists

Destinations are competing for the travelling rupee

Personality and policy

Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump. But how would she govern?

Being a politician is about more than campaigning. More policy detail is needed

Footloose and fancy degree

America is sabotaging itself in the global battle for talent

Some countries are much more serious about attracting the highly skilled

Billions or trillions?

Time to shine a light on the shadowy carry trade

Transparency will help to avoid financial blow-ups

The new nuclear threat

Reluctantly, America eyes building more nuclear weapons

The superpower faces more adversaries, new technologies and less-confident allies

A coin toss for the White House

Our forecast puts Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck and neck

We relaunch our presidential-election model for a transformed race

Fighting back

The rights, wrongs and risks of Ukraine’s Kursk incursion

Ukrainian forces should be careful not to overreach

Glass half full

Why Ethiopia and Nigeria must press on with reforms

Currency liberalisation alone is not enough

Growth scares

Will America’s economy swing the election?

It is not entering recession, but it is slowing down. That is bad news for Kamala Harris