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Another season of the crown: the coronation of Charles III
He has been king since September; now it is time for the pomp. We examine the modern monarchy—and the ancient frippery of coronations. Despite prior …
2 years, 10 months ago
Difference between right and Ron: DeSantis miscalculates
Florida’s governor has made a headline-grabbing rightward lurch as part of a presumed bid for the White House. But both Mr DeSantis’s critics and his…
2 years, 10 months ago
Another think coming? An AI pioneer steps down
Geoffrey Hinton, a legend of artificial-intelligence research, wants to be able to speak his mind about the technology’s risks. We ask whether those …
2 years, 10 months ago
Re-route of all evil: transnational crime and Ukraine’s war
Criminal networks have had to reorganise since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with knock-on effects from Afghanistan to the Andes. We take a look at t…
2 years, 10 months ago
Long shots: the complex nature of civil wars
Climate change is stirring up internecine conflicts, criminality is making them longer, and cross-border contagion is complicating matters further. W…
2 years, 10 months ago
Without reserves: Bolivia faces an economic crisis
AS A GAS // As a gas producer, the state was able to build up enormous reserves. But failing to pivot when global prices fell has created debt, a dol…
2 years, 10 months ago
Rising Starmer: An interview with Britain’s opposition leader
As the country prepares to go to the polls next year, The Economist sits down with the leader of the Labour Party. Could Sir Keir Starmer’s agenda re…
2 years, 10 months ago
One Good Term Deserves Another: Biden Declares
He made the same announcement on the same day four years ago and went on to win. But this time, the President is older and less popular. Could he be …
2 years, 10 months ago
Brazilian balancing act: Lula’s foreign policy plans
ATTEMPTS TO MAINTAIN // Attempts to maintain a neutral stance on the invasion of Ukraine, while also buddying up with China, are sending confusing si…
2 years, 10 months ago
Khartoum is burning: fighting continues in Sudan
Ceasefires have failed, civilians are fleeing, and there is no end in sight to the fighting. We bring you an update on the escalating conflict. A Ukr…
2 years, 10 months ago