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Download this reportThe World in 2009
Inside this issue
• The economic crisis has destroyed many rules the world has been using – the only certainty now is pain
• A political and social challenge for China’s leaders lies in wait in the year of the ox - -
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Consensus melts as the crisis heats up
As business and political leaders meet in Davos, Gideon Rachman pinpoints the hot topics that are dividing the world
Obama focuses on the mountain yet to climb
The new president is determined to tackle the biggest issues, says Chrystia Freeland
A chance to come in from the cold
Philip Stephens asks whether Barack Obama can capitalise on the world’s goodwill
Protectionism is waiting to exploit economic weakness
This year could be a turning point for global policy, writes Alan Beattie
Need for action could imperil single market
The crisis is a challenge – and an opportunity, says John Thornhill
Bankers and bureaucrats seek a new philosophy
Governments must look beyond the gloom to an exit strategy, says Gillian Tett
Pain is new force for global unity
Chris Giles says apparent certainties have been replaced by precariousness
Sources of needed cash scared off
Losses have left many of the funds suspicious, writes Henny Sender
Higher taxes considered to spur spending
Governments wary of stimulus packages are looking at the alternatives, says David Pilling
Obama has the chance to remedy regional wrongs
Diplomacy will receive more emphasis, writes Roula Khalaf
