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?
detailsThe doctrine of qualified immunity too often gives police miscreants a free pass
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.
detailsThe battle for Idlib is raising fears of a big-power conflict
detailsDemocrats are torn: the president may have abused his office, but be unimpeachable
detailsBut there are reasons they haven’t gone viral
detailsIran looks ascendant in the Middle East, but its regime is messing up its own economy
detailsEnvironmental, social and governance issues are now a major factor in investment
detailsAs their so-called caliphate crumbles, the jihadists are saving up to fight another day
detailsThe kingdoms nuclear ambitions make little economic sense
detailsThe price is wrong, Egyptians are addicted to subsidies that make them poorer
detailsA pointless conflict has caused the worst humanitarian crisis in the world
detailsA referendum held by Iraqi Kurds is revving up their Iranian cousins
detailsTrouble in a neglected region threatens the whole country
detailsDegrees of disenchantment.. The courts and the president sympathize
detailsThe tiny emirate is well placed to hold out for a good while yet
detailsAfter defying expectations by transforming French politics, his next task is to do the same with economic reform
detailsThe kingdom is raising tensions with its immediate neighbours as well as with Iran and Yemen
detailsThe impulsiveness and shallowness of America’s president threaten the economy as well as the rule of law
detailsThe challenge is immense. But Emmanuel Macron deserves to succeed
detailsDespite anxieties, the green shoots of global recovery are real
detailsDeploring the Donald is the one thing that unites the mullahs and the middle class
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