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Too many no longer believe elections are fair
We assess America’s democratic defences
Interventionists who think so should read its new report more closely
Two new reports are a must-read of energy-starved governments
More countries are starting to use China’s payment infrastructure
It’s a boon for the tourist trade
Despite some breathless optimism, the military strongman is unlikely to deliver deeper change
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
America’s new defence-tech industry should be a model for Europe
Particularly by the state
The road to economic serfdom