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The World 2007
Political insecurity plagues the world’s leading economies, but economic and business confidence is resilient and expectations abound for another good year of growth - -
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Resilience in the face of insecurity
Quentin Peel finds the world economy in top form, despite a long list of geo-political anxieties
THE MIDDLE EAST: It could get a lot bloodier yet
David Gardner considers the possibilities of conflict with Iran and region-wide conflagration
THE FUTURE OF WARFARE: Choosing the right tools for the job
Stephen Fidler on the new importance of diplomacy, reconstruction and minimal force
US FOREIGN POLICY: Defensive Bush in effort to win back credibility
Washington wants to strengthen alliances with Sunni states, writes Guy Dinmore
LEADERSHIP: Desperate need for a new world order
The shape and dynamics of a new multipolar system are vague, writes Philip Stephens
THE BUSH LEGACY: Determined to plough on regardless
The US president promised to find common ground with the Democrats – but his efforts were short-lived, writes Caroline Daniel
PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFULS: A crowded field
The 2008 presidential election is shaping up to be the most competitive and expensive in US history, writes Edward Luce
EUROPE: Unhappy about today and unsure about tomorrow
Its inhabitants are rich but worried about decline, says John Thornhill
THE UK TRANSITION: Brown set to judge issues on merit
New leader is less likely to be moved by pre-conceived principles, writes James Blitz
LIFE AFTER NUMBER 10: In need of a job to fund the good life
For now, Tony Blair is working like a man with five more years to govern – not five more months, writes James Blitz
