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Leaders
America’s climate-plus spending bill is flawed but essential
The green policies and drug reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act are big victories
Middle East & Africa
Kenya’s presidential election looks too close to call
For the first time, it will be fought on class as much as on ethnic lines
Business
Can tech reshape the Pentagon?
After a long break-up, Silicon Valley and the military-industrial complex are getting back together
The world in brief
A series of powerful explosions was reported near the Novofedorivka military airbase in Russia-controlled Crimea...
Donald Trump was dealt another blow following the FBI raid of his Florida estate, when a federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the House of Representatives could request his tax returns...
Taiwan’s foreign minister warned that China was using military drills around the island “to prepare for the invasion of Taiwan”...
President Joe Biden signed documents acknowledging America’s desire to expand NATO by admitting Finland and Sweden...
Explainer: Why isn’t Russia blocking GPS in Ukraine?
It is capable of drowning out Ukrainian signals—or even striking satellites
Free exchange: Does high inflation matter?
Economists and the public have very different views on the question
Nine cargo ships have left Ukraine since Russia lifted its blockade
The country wants to resume its pre-war export levels by the autumn
What to read (and watch) to make sense of the energy crunch
Four books and a film, recommended by our Schumpeter columnist
Ukraine crisis
Our coverage of the war with Russia
Summer reads
A collection of our most beach-friendly articles
The Intelligence
Our daily podcast examines the flare-up in Gaza
Trouble in Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi has left Taiwan. The real crisis may be just beginning
A trip intended to support a beleaguered democracy may end up tightening its encirclement
Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan highlights America’s incoherent strategy
The Biden administration’s policy is a mess
By InvitationXi Jinping may attack Taiwan to secure his legacy, warn Admiral Lee Hsi-min and Eric Lee
The pair believe a paradigm shift in Taiwan’s military strategy is now critical
Summer reads
1843 magazine | How to go to therapy without talking about your feelings
Two Chinese psychologists talk about divorce, stockpiling and crying into your mask
1843 magazine | MBS: despot in the desert
A volatile millennial wields absolute power in Saudi Arabia. What will he do next?
What to read to understand Mexico
Our bureau chief chooses eight books as an introduction to a rich and troubled country
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Weekly edition: July 30th 2022
Summer double issue
MBS: despot in the desert
A volatile millennial wields absolute power in Saudi Arabia. What will he do next?
A short history of Russian fascism
Vladimir Putin is in thrall to a distinctive brand of it
Recession’s silver linings
Lower inflation and green energy
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Finance & economics
An oil windfall offers Gulf states one last chance to splurge
Dubai wants jobs in the metaverse; Saudi Arabia a city in the desert
Special reports: July 23rd 2022
ESG investing
The environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach to investment is broken. It needs to be streamlined and stripped of sanctimoniousness, argues Henry Tricks
