International

  • Apr 1, 2021
  • 7 min read

The US rebound will be less even than headlines imply

The rush to upgrade US growth forecasts masks wide variation by sector, and the recovery will be K- rather than V-shaped

United States
  • Apr 1, 2021
  • 6 min read

Global norms on cyberspace elude UN forum

A report adopted by the UN Open-Ended Working Group fails make cyberspace any safer from malicious state activity

International
  • Mar 31, 2021
  • 7 min read

Oil and gas majors are decarbonising their businesses

Large oil and gas firms are making more decisive efforts to align their businesses with climate targets

International
  • Mar 30, 2021
  • 7 min read

Resource rivalry will rise between China and the West

The growing visibility of Chinese mining investments overseas is fuelling fears of resource competition with the West

International
  • Mar 30, 2021
  • 7 min read

Ever Given may embroil Egypt in liability disputes

The container ship Ever Given that was blocking the Suez Canal has been towed away and traffic has resumed

Egypt
  • Mar 26, 2021
  • 7 min read

Developing nations risk backsliding in COVID recovery

Policies to support the recovery could worsen climate change, making the sustainable development goals tougher to attain

International
  • Mar 24, 2021
  • 7 min read

Fears of higher US inflation and rates are exaggerated

Notable economists are warning of higher inflation and rates, but underlying conditions do not support this

United States
  • Mar 23, 2021
  • 6 min read

Cross-immunity would aid COVID-19 battle

Scientists are studying whether seasonal 'common cold' viruses confer some immunity against COVID-19

International