Economics

Our columnists and reporters’ top picks, from a history of China’s tattooed soldiers to an ambitious modern epic.

U.S. and European companies still have billions of dollars in assets in Russia—and Moscow is starting to retaliate.

It’s unlikely that the alliance can fully prevent Chinese companies from fueling Russia’s war machine.

Why Europe’s car companies are against—and environmentalists are for—making Chinese EVs more expensive.

The club’s expansion affirms the Global South’s hedging strategy—and sends a message to the great powers.

By expanding its railways, Kyiv hopes to tie its fate to the rest of the continent.

The policy would directly counter the one thing he claims to be fighting against.

China wants to contain growing trade threats without further alienating Europe.

As the country heads to a presidential run-off election, its largest immigrant population has featured prominently in the debate.

Months of intense Western naval operations have failed to secure the Red Sea.

The Rassemblement National found first-round success, but what is its economic platform?

The two candidates clashed over Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, immigration, and America’s global image. 

A tax bill sparked deadly protests. But a broken financial system has plagued the country for years.

President Ruto is valued by the White House but much less popular at home.

The continent is awash in fossil fuel discoveries. But relying on them for development will be disastrous.