International Selection

Putin's spin on the extra scrutiny of Russian athletes probably carries fewer risks than would his interpretation of an outright ban. A column by Nina L. Khrushcheva.

The economics profession has failed to grasp the problems with globalization. Brexit and Donald Trump are examples for that. A commentary by Stephen S. Roach.

After the crisis the necesary reforms have not been implemented consequently. The one who suffers are the young generations. A commentary by Mohamed A. El-Erian.

Hernan Cristerna, Co-Head of M&A at J.P. Morgan, speaks about Chinese deals and the gap between companies’ valuation and growth.

Political leaders often attempt to shape their legacies, taking credit for what worked and blaming predecessors or political opponents for what failed. A column by Michael J. Boskin

Despite deepening concerns about China’s economy, the country is not heading toward a Japanese-style stagnation, provided it really succeeds in rebalancing its growth model. A column by Stephen Roach.

In the end, nothing changes; as the 2018 presidential election approaches, Putin’s façade as the strongman-reformer that Russia needs remains intact. A column by Nina L. Khrushcheva.

This is the balancing act in Europe: Each state remains formally sovereign, but if it wants to prosper economically, it must accept the common norms and regulations. A column by Daniel Gros.

The elites must respond effectively to the causes of popular anger, or risk facing the emergence of anti-establishment movements, like their US and European counterparts. A column by Mohamed A. El-Erian.

In geopolitical and economic terms, the US is potentially the biggest winner from the disintegration of the EU. The US rose to predominance as Europeans fought one another. A column by Simon Johnson.

The recent push for integration has widened the intellectual and political gap between the United Kingdom and the EU’s eurozone members. A column by Martin Feldstein.

Will the UK find yet another role for it to play in the world, or will it fade slowly into irrelevance? For the time being, the country is set to endure substantial political and economic pain. A column by Carl Bildt.