November’s midterm elections will not be dominated by trade policy

Negotiations are entering the final stages, but hard choices still lie ahead

The answer is not ripping up the current model, nor renationalisation

Punitive US measures against the Palestinians will boomerang

Employers should change their practices to attract the best talent

From Phillip Oppenheim, Chief Executive, Cubana, London, UK

From James Marshall, Bangkok, Thailand

An independent report offers some welcome policy recommendations

Some of Washington’s criticisms of Beijing are reasonable, but its response is not

There are better options for dealing with spiralling exodus

Relocation plan looks like a nil-premium takeover by Dutch arm

The financial crisis taught that spiralling leverage can be dangerous

‘De-dramatising’ checks after Brexit can secure a withdrawal deal

Term extension for Japan’s prime minister must not be an excuse for economic inaction

Attack on the ICC marks an escalation of Washington’s unilateralism

UK growth is reasonable, but a rupture with the EU27 would derail it

The core banking system has been made safer but risks have been shifted elsewhere

US antitrust hearings must tackle the nefarious effects of unfettered capitalism

Labour risks alienating employers with efforts to tackle insecurity

Budapest government presents a challenge to fundamental European values

Crowdsourced funding offers a useful alternative to bank financing

New rules are needed to guarantee cross-border flows of information

Large-scale project funding from Beijing brings benefits but also raises risk of distress in vulnerable clients

Governments and scientists need to co-operate to educate the public

A Russian-backed offensive on Idlib will provoke a bloodbath or spark an exodus