The US must do what’s routine for competitive economies – develop an industrial policy
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Besieged by factions, China’s leaders struggle with succession, reforms and worried foreign investors
Raging floods in Thailand disrupt global supply chains and exports, threatening economic security
Shelving of gigantic Chinese hydroelectric dam could be a signal to the West
Focused on their own security, India, Brazil, South Africa hesitate to promote democracy elsewhere
Alarmed by the US in decline, South Korean hardliners push for nuclear-weapon development
Bulging youth populations, limited opportunities and repression create an explosive mix in the Middle East
One activist – and an angry middle class – rallied to protest India’s endemic corruption
Delicate handling and consistent policies can help China regain the trust of neighbors
A new world order – depending on the BRICs – is not emerging anytime soon
