| Title: | Summary of Vol. 451 n°9394 (2024) |
| In : | The Economist (Vol. 451 n°9394, April 27th - May 3rd, 2024) |
| Languages: | English |
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[Eurovoc] GEOGRAPHY > Africa > sub-Saharan Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa [Eurovoc] GEOGRAPHY > Asia and Oceania > Middle East > Gulf States > Iran [Eurovoc] GEOGRAPHY > Asia and Oceania > Middle East > Mashreq > Palestine |
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APR 27TH 2024
How strong is India’s economy? LEADERS The rise of a new economic power How strong is India’s economy? It isn’t the next China, but it could still transform itself and the world Good news, for now America’s latest aid will give Ukraine only a temporary reprieve The bitterness of the struggle in Washington is a sign of trouble ahead Back on the road Don’t be gloomy about Tesla and its EV rivals The industry has had a terrible few months. But demand is likely to pick up Brechrit? Why leaving the ECHR would be a bad idea for Britain The next litmus test of Tory purity Breakbone blues A mosquito-borne disease is spreading as the planet warms Dengue fever must be curbed LETTERS On abortion and crime, artificial intelligence in health care, war novels, casual sex Letters to the editor BY INVITATION American politics A conservative strategist on how Joe Biden can win Power in China Desmond Shum on how Xi Jinping beat down China’s red aristocrats BRIEFING Last-minute reprieve America’s $61bn aid package buys Ukraine time It must use it wisely EUROPE Tackling the climate Carbon emissions are dropping—fast—in Europe Meloni and the media Italy’s government is trying to influence the state-owned broadcaster A weak link The tiny republic of San Marino is alarmingly friendly to Russia Drama king Will Spain’s prime minister suddenly quit? Farewell to harms Has the spectre of terrorism finally been excised from Spain? Hard times Two years of war have impoverished many Ukrainians CHARLEMAGNE Ursula von der Leyen is the favourite to keep leading the EU—right? BRITAIN Rights and flights Why Britain’s membership of the ECHR has become a political issue Court out? The ECtHR’s Swiss climate ruling: overreach or appropriate? A silent scandal Why are so many bodies in Britain found in a decomposed state? Put VAT on everything How to fix Britain’s barmy VAT regime Queering Ambridge When academics meet “The Archers” Local democracy English local government is in a dire state Bagehot Britain’s Reform UK party does not exist UNITED STATES Clumsy college crackdowns Efforts to tackle student protests in America have backfired badly The centre holds Will the dramatic burst of bipartisanship in Congress last? What the FERC The most important climate agency you’ve never heard of Back to square one Will Joe Biden benefit from falling murder rates across America? Termination disputation In its latest abortion case the Supreme Court seems to back Idaho Spoiler alert A dispatch from Donald Trump’s courtroom Lexington The campus is coming for Joe Biden MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Militia mayhem The Middle East has a militia problem Iran’s defensive tactics How Iran covered up the damage from Israel’s strikes Your money or your life How much do Palestinians pay to get out of Gaza? The Cyrus cylinder Why Iranian dissidents love Cyrus, an ancient Persian king The destruction of Addis Ababa The historic heart of Addis Ababa is being demolished Long walk to nowhere How race and politics interact in modern South Africa THE AMERICAS Mosquito-borne illness Dengue fever is surging in Latin America Latin America’s tech superstar Meet Argentina’s richest man ASIA Trump-proof tiger Without fanfare, the Philippines is getting richer No longer just made in China Chinese firms are expanding in South-East Asia Banyan The family feud that holds the Philippines back Pacific pivot The Maldives is cosying up to China Jobs v the patriarchy Can women-only factories help more Indian women into work? Back to the future Why do the Japanese love CDs? CHINA Mules and motorcades How Chinese networks clean dirty money on a vast scale Friends, sorta Why China is unlikely to restrain Iran Bean counting China’s young people are rushing to buy gold Chaguan China’s ties with Russia are growing more solid INTERNATIONAL Autarky rules OK The tech wars are about to enter a fiery new phase SPECIAL REPORT The India express For its next phase of growth, India needs a new reform agenda Surprise winner India’s financial system has improved dramatically in the past decade Functioning anarchy India’s difficult business environment is improving A tricky trio India’s leaders must deal with three economic weaknesses Stellar solar Going green could bring huge benefits for India’s economy Building for the future India must make much deeper changes if it is to sustain its growth The India express Sources and acknowledgments BUSINESS Joint adventures How to build a global business empire in the 21st century Wings of change Can anyone pull Boeing out of its nosedive? Tinderboxed in Will war snuff out the Gulf’s global business ambitions? Bartleby Pssst! Want to read something about rumour and innuendo? Social media and security Congress tells China: sell TikTok or we’ll ban it Schumpeter Tesla faces an identity crisis: carmaker or tech firm? FINANCE & ECONOMICS Broke capitalism How American politics has infected investing Hop to it Don’t like your job? Quit for a rival firm Battles to come Why a stronger dollar is dangerous Fiscal fiasco Chinese authorities are now addicted to traffic fines Desert dollars The UAE is using a wealth fund to gain diplomatic sway Buttonwood How far could America’s stockmarket fall? Free exchange Is inflation morally wrong? SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Brain v body Many mental-health conditions have bodily triggers Second sight Memorable images make time pass more slowly Tick tock Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation CULTURE Gangnam style v gulag style Why South Korean pop culture rocks and North Korea’s does not From ivory tower to person of the hour Who’s afraid of Judith Butler, the “godmother of queer theory”? The tides of Venice From spies to sea-level rise, Venice’s history is enthralling The killer smile How ruthless is Amazon, really? Jungle book “The Vortex”, written 100 years ago, anticipated eco-literature Shake it off Has Taylor Swift peaked? ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL INDICATORS Indicators Economic data, commodities and markets THE ECONOMIST EXPLAINS The Economist explains The growing role of fighting robots on the ground in Ukraine The Economist explains What are the obligations of Israel and Hamas to protect civilians? OBITUARY Prisoner of Hizbullah Terry Anderson was held by Islamic militants for 2,454 days |
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