SpaceX is capitalism on rocket fuel
Make what you will of Elon Musk, his rocketry firm is a marvel of free markets

Why NATO needs a Plan B
THE FATAL flaw in a commander, suggested Carl von Clausewitz, a 19th-century Prussian general, is obstinacy, or “resistance against our better judgment”. For a modern example of this behaviour, look no further than Mark Rutte, the secretary-general of NATO.

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Prepare for an AI jobs apocalypse
The launch of ChatGPT in 2022 ignited the artificial-intelligence boom—and elicited a chorus of warnings from AI bosses of an impending jobs apocalypse. Never mind that they have reason to talk up the disruptiveness of their products, or that rich-world employment is near all-time highs—the dark message has landed. Seven in ten Americans think AI will make it harder for people to find work; nearly a third fear for their own jobs. A dearth of openings for college graduates—especially computer programmers—amplifies the dread.

Not all Donald Trump’s peacemaking boasts are empty
When Donald Trump boasts about all the wars he has supposedly ended, he often mentions one in central Africa. In December he brought together the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, whose on-again, off-again conflict has been one of the continent’s bloodiest, and persuaded them to sign a peace deal called the Washington Accords. “They’ve spent a lot of time killing each other and they’re going to spend a lot of time hugging,” he said.

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To fight antisemitism, first grasp where it comes from
To effectively combat antisemitism, we must first understand its origins. Although there are no ghettos, pogroms, or openly antisemitic European governments today, the recent rise in anti-Jewish hatred—such as the knife attack on two Jewish men in London on April 29—takes on a form specific to the 21st century. Nevertheless, the anti-Semitic mindset and the dangers facing Jews worldwide—and beyond—are alarmingly familiar.

Europe is unshackling business. But not enough
How can the European Union cut excessive regulation and unlock fresh growth? The teaser explores why more and more Europeans:inside now demand reform, which simplifications and removals of trade barriers are planned, and whether this new reform momentum will finally be used to turn well‑meaning promises into real, lasting economic progress across the single market.

In Ausgabe 019/2026 von The Economist

How to protect France from an Orban-style takeover
Ahead of potential political shifts resulting from a possible victory of the Rassemblement National, Emmanuel Macron is deliberately strengthening key state institutions through early personnel decisions in the military, administration, diplomacy, the central bank, and the Constitutional Council. The aim is to safeguard institutional stability in a highly centralised state.

The UAE doubles down on Israel and America
The United Arab Emirates has ended its membership in OPEC after long-standing tensions over production restrictions that it viewed as limiting its oil policy flexibility. The decision follows years of dissatisfaction and prior threats to leave, culminating in a formal withdrawal amid ongoing geopolitical instability.

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