How China plans to get a military base in the Pacific | The Economist
2026-02-10
China wants a military base in the Pacific Islands. But countries in the region are traditionally allied with Western powers. Aaron Connelly, The Economist’s Asia diplomatic editor, explains how China is using pushy diplomacy to try and break the status quo. #china #pacific #australia
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What would Kevin Warsh do as Fed chair? | The Economist
2026-02-06
Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. But what does Warsh really stand for? Our top editors unpack “Warshanomics” and its implications for the wider American economy.
#usa #economics #trump #federalreserve
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Why do we use slang?
2025-12-22
Why are phrases like delulu, 67 and hanky panky popular? Lane Greene, our language correspondent, delves into why people love to use slang.
Why this crypto crash is different
2025-12-19
Crypto is no stranger to volatility. But since hitting record highs in October, bitcoin has plunged more than 30%. Our Wall Street editor, Mike Bird, explains why this correction is different from the others.
Are the Democrats back from the dead?
2025-11-06
After strong victories in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey, it looks as if the Democrats are back. The Economist explores the right, and wrong, lessons the Democrats can take from their election success.
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