The Globalist

The new Italian government seems keen to play blame games – and pursuing economic solutions that have already failed conclusively in the past.

The U.S. President seems to have the upper hand – for now. He doesn’t realize how his trade actions will backfire at home.

If a radical government in Rome plunges Italy into a deep crisis, it would still be an Italian crisis — rather than a “euro“ crisis.

The saga of a dynamic Germany and a sclerotic Italy does not reflect the historical record.

A steep decline from one of the biggest spenders after several bumpy years in global politics.

France and Germany will be very flexible in their response to Italian demands, irrespective of the official rhetoric from Berlin and Paris.

Populists in power, like Five Stars and the Lega in Italy, can do serious damage. In the case of Italy, the key risks are long-term rather than immediate.

A reflection on the 2018 Berkshire annual meeting.

The IMF finally realizes that assigning priority to anti-corruption is not a choice but a necessity. It is now deemed a “macro-critical” issue.

When we think about the future of work, we are blindsided.