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It's likely that Russia’s effort to contain perceived enemies will lead to economic collapse and political disarray, forcing the country’s elites to drop geopolitical aspirations. A column by Vladislav Inozemtsev.

The challenges facing May, Macron, and Merkel would be difficult for even the most competent leader. A column by Harold James.

What is needed are new efforts in order to anticipate and mitigate future risks, while continuing to tap new technologies’ potential to improve people’s lives. A column by Michael J. Boskin.

Despite Trump’s campaign (and his erratic statements and capricious tweets since he assumed office), his administration’s actual defense and trade policies are on the right path. A column by Martin Feldstein.

In an ideal world, the Special Drawing Rights would have evolved into more of a reserve currency during the era of accelerated trade and financial globalization. A column by Mohamed A. El-Erian.

Iran’s future trajectory will be determined not only by Rouhani and the conservative camp, but also by regional developments and the policy adopted by Trump’s administration. A column by Abbas Milani.

China’s new attempts to gain increased leverage from globalization are not without serious challenges of their own. A column by Stephen S. Roach.

The corporate tax code needs to be updated to make debt issuance far less attractive, especially when the proceeds are being used to buy back shares. A column by Jim O’Neill.

If the new president succeeds in pushing through long overdue reforms, France might recover some of the influence in the EU and versus Germany. A column by Charles Wyplosz.

Russia’s new model of crony capitalism seems to be a deliberate effort to emulate the success of Russia’s ancient feudal system – a system that, after all, lasted for centuries. A column by Anders Åslund.

The United Kingdom must decide if it still wants to be a part of Europe, albeit outside of the EU, and the Brussels mustn't forget that both sides need each other. A column by Carl Bildt.

In President Macron’s view, France must first implement urgently needed reforms if it wants to convince Germany to take action to address the EU’s economic malaise. A column by Zaki Laïdi.