Many economists worry that economies in the rich world could face a similar fate. The past 18 months of lockdowns have left surprisingly few economic scars. A brisk recovery is under way. But has the damage from covid-19 been avoided, or merely deferred?
messages.detailsThe doctrine of qualified immunity too often gives police miscreants a free pass
messages.detailsAs covid-19 began spreading across Iran in February, the regime held a rigged election. Weeks later, when nearly 10% of Iranian mps were infected and it was clear the country had a problem, the ruling clerics refused to close crowded holy spots.
messages.detailsThe battle for Idlib is raising fears of a big-power conflict
messages.detailsDemocrats are torn: the president may have abused his office, but be unimpeachable
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messages.detailsIran looks ascendant in the Middle East, but its regime is messing up its own economy
messages.detailsEnvironmental, social and governance issues are now a major factor in investment
messages.detailsAs their so-called caliphate crumbles, the jihadists are saving up to fight another day
messages.detailsThe kingdoms nuclear ambitions make little economic sense
messages.detailsThe price is wrong, Egyptians are addicted to subsidies that make them poorer
messages.detailsA pointless conflict has caused the worst humanitarian crisis in the world
messages.detailsA referendum held by Iraqi Kurds is revving up their Iranian cousins
messages.detailsBut economists struggle to work out how much
messages.detailsTrouble in a neglected region threatens the whole country
messages.detailsDegrees of disenchantment.. The courts and the president sympathize
messages.detailsThe tiny emirate is well placed to hold out for a good while yet
messages.detailsAfter defying expectations by transforming French politics, his next task is to do the same with economic reform
messages.detailsThe kingdom is raising tensions with its immediate neighbours as well as with Iran and Yemen
messages.detailsThe impulsiveness and shallowness of America’s president threaten the economy as well as the rule of law
messages.detailsThe challenge is immense. But Emmanuel Macron deserves to succeed
messages.detailsDespite anxieties, the green shoots of global recovery are real
messages.detailsDeploring the Donald is the one thing that unites the mullahs and the middle class
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