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The U.S. current account deficit has widened to a degree that few had thought possible. Under Trump, it could become an explosive device for the world financial system.
Greece’s Alexis Tsipras: A Remarkably Solid Politician
Alexis Tsipras admired Hugo Chavez. Then he became Greece’s Prime Minister. Now, he’s Washington’s good friend.
EU Unemployment Reinsurance: Olaf Scholz`s Trial Balloon
Establishing a European Unemployment Reinsurance Fund carries the risk that it might be used to circumvent unpopular national-level decisions on structural reforms.
Is Saudi Arabia Getting Unmoored?
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is showing traits which Iraq’s Saddam Hussein had previously put on display.
German Politics: It Could Have Been Worse
The centre-right CSU and the centre-left SPD lost the state election in Bavaria. This spells some trouble for Angela Merkel’s CDU/CSU-SPD coalition in Berlin.
How China Castrates Hong Kong
Hong Kong is increasingly subject to the demands of the boss in Beijing.
Violence in the Schools: A Global Scourge
How to deal with the problem of violence in children and adolescents.
























