Abe Shinzo has left an impressive legacy
WHEN HE WAS a boy, Abe Shinzo aspired to make films. His family history—he is the grandson of a prime minister and the son of…
China’s war games raise fears for Taiwan’s security
The island cannot rely on American help, but armed conflict remains unlikelyAug 30th 2020CHINA HAS never renounced what it says…
The death of Kuwait’s emir robs the Gulf of an effective diplomat
With headstrong princes in charge elsewhere in the turbulent region, Sheikh Sabah al-Sabah’s calming influence will be missedHIS…
Did Abenomics work?
Sep 3rd 2020AS AN EXERCISE in political branding, Abenomics has been an unusual success. When Abe Shinzo returned to power as…
The WTO’s outgoing boss leaves behind a hobbled body
Roberto Azevêdo departs in a worsening climate for international tradeAug 30th 2020WASHINGTON, DCWHEN ROBERTO AZEVÊDO, the director-general…
India’s economy shrinks by a quarter as covid-19 gathers pace
THE STATISTICS landed like fists in a one-two punch. First came the news that India had counted 78,000 new cases of covid-19 on…
A TV series about female vigilantes breaks taboos in Pakistan
“NOT ALL heroes wear capes,” declares the trailer for a new Pakistani television series. Some wear burkas. The stars of “Churails”—which…
‘The Lion King’ Sequel in the Works With Director Barry Jenkins
Disney is headed back to the Pride Lands for a sequel to “The Lion King,” channeled by Barry Jenkins, the director behind…
Is Wall Street winning in China?
IF YOU WANT a sure-fire way to get rejected, try asking Western financial firms for interviews about how geopolitical tensions…
Will the Fed’s policy shift start a trend?
Sep 3rd 2020WASHINGTON, DCIN 2018, WHEN America’s long recovery from the 2007-09 financial crisis pushed the unemployment rate…