Stockpickers rely on a specific set of skills—analyzing financial statements, understanding corporate strategies, and reading market sentiment. In China, however, they also need to interpret the shifting moods of Xi Jinping. Five years ago, Chinese regulators launched a sweeping crackdown on the

Germany is heading into a pivotal election on February 23rd after months of political turmoil. The collapse of Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition in November triggered an early vote, and the campaign took a dramatic turn in January when Friedrich Merz, leader of the opposition Christian Democrats

Over the past few weeks, the Trump administration has launched a whirlwind of foreign policy maneuvers, from imposing tariffs and slashing international aid to reengaging with Vladimir Putin on Ukraine and reviving “maximum pressure” on Iran. Yet America’s most significant long-term challenge

At a high-profile summit in Paris on February 10th and 11th, tech leaders competed to make the boldest proclamations about artificial intelligence. "AI will be the most profound shift of our lifetimes," declared Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet. Dario Amodei, chief executive of Anthropic,

While much of the world has seen inflation cool, Russia is heading in the opposite direction. Consumer prices surged by 9.5% year on year in December, up from 8.9% in November, far exceeding the central bank’s 4% target. Food prices have been particularly volatile—fruit and vegetable costs have

Europe is scrambling to respond to an unprecedented assault on the transatlantic partnership—the bedrock of peace and security in Europe for nearly 80 years. What was once an unshakeable alliance is now unraveling, as President Donald Trump’s administration has upended decades of American foreign

Between the American election in November and Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th, Europe buzzed with speculation on how to “Trump-proof” itself. In hindsight, that notion seems almost naive. In lengthy reports and somber discussions, officials painstakingly strategized on how to ensure

The past week has been a wake-up call for Europe. The old order is shifting, and the continent can no longer rely on outdated assumptions about its security and global influence. Ukraine is on the brink, Russia is asserting its interests, and America—under Donald Trump’s leadership—is redefining

Germany is the linchpin of Europe, and its fate carries profound consequences for the entire continent. Accounting for a quarter of the European Union's economic output, Germany is in the midst of a troubling recession that threatens to stretch into its third consecutive year. Meanwhile,

Few things bring Britons more satisfaction than seeing Russian forces obliterated with the aid of British weaponry. At the onset of the Ukraine war, Boris Johnson proudly toured the Belfast factory producing NLAWs—shoulder-mounted launchers capable of propelling a 1.8kg warhead towards a Russian