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Isis has an agenda and a growing foothold in Syria and Iraq, writes Richard Haass
A combative alternative to his approach has the face of Elizabeth Warren, writes Jacob Weisberg
That fortune depends on race, gender or ethnicity is often ignored, writes Adam Posen
There is uncertainty about what risk committees should do, writes Howard Davies
The bogeyman approach has failed progressive agenda and the US economy, writes Adam Posen
The exposure to risky activities is far more modest than many imply, says Yukon Huang
The US needs to rethink policy based not on calendars but local conditions, writes Richard Haass
A little uncertainty can go a long way toward reducing risk-taking, writes Stephen King
The president has chosen a path contrary to his near-term interests, writes Jacob Weisberg
US president’s speech tells us what he opposes not what he favours, writes Richard Haass
The scale of human wreckage means nations need to look at their policies, writes George Soros
New York is more dependent on financial services yet its GDP is above its previous peak
Caracas is paying the price for Chávez’s misplaced trust, writes Moisés Naím
The UK is in danger of going back to its bad old unbalanced ways, writes Stephen King
The doctrine of the Responsibility to Protect has been twisted, writes Mark Malloch-Brown
Measures should set firm limits on further revisions in eastern Europe, writes Philip Zelikow
The chancellor holds less sway over growth than the OBR, BoE, Fed or ECB, says Stephanie Flanders
Any changes in wage growth will force the central bank to act, writes Philipp Hildebrand
The UK has the best of all worlds. Any change would be for the worse, writes George Soros
Reciprocal investment deals can strengthen the Chinese and global economy, says Robert Zoellick
The Netflix show’s depiction of US corruption confirms Chinese perceptions, says Kurt Campbell
The effort is showing signs of success but requires renewed vigour, writes Adam Posen
Dimensions of integration no longer enjoy broad support, writes Philipp Hildebrand
The power of the new technology barons must be held in check, says Michael Ignatieff
If Scots catch the smell of fear drifting north, they may vote mischievously, writes Michael Portillo
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