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| Donald Trump’s plan to take Greenland is dangerous nonsense. America has long retained a base on the territory and its firms are already free to apply to mine its resources. The Economist’s foreign editor, Adam Roberts, argues that Congress has the power to block annexation or a purchase, and that it should do so. |
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What will the world look like in 2026? From wars in space to a superhuman sporting event, and the battle for America’s 250th birthday celebrations—these are some of the stories that will shape the coming year.
00:00 – The World Ahead 2026
00:21 – Competition in space intensifies
03:14 – Central banks face political pressure
05:56 – A superhuman sporting event
08:49 – The battle for America’s birthday
Read more on The World Ahead 2026: https://econ.st/442AJfi
Military competition in space will intensify: https://econ.st/48Vvv6U
Expect mediocre growth and, in America, too much inflation in the year ahead: https://econ.st/4p6kfL4
The sports tournament where drugs are allowed: https://econ.st/4slOP6n
A divided America celebrates its 250th birthday: https://econ.st/49jkbmj
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