Daily power cuts have been plaguing Egypt during an extraordinarily hot summer. Now the blackouts may be temporarily suspended, but the damage to confidence in the government has already been done.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Germany Promised to Step Up Militarily. Its Budget Says Differently.
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed a revolution in defense strategy. But the math is not adding up.
I.M.F. Sees Signs of Cooling in U.S. Economy
The International Monetary Fund warned that inflation remained stubbornly high and that protectionism posed a risk to the global economic outlook.
Why Venezuelans Abroad Can’t Vote in Their Country’s Presidential Election
Many Venezuelans who left their homeland oppose the country’s autocratic president, but strict requirements will prevent most from voting in a closely watched election.
As Violence Surges, Can Pakistan Protect Its Chinese Projects?
China has invested billions in megaprojects across Pakistan. But a resurgence in militant violence is threatening to derail badly needed investment.
Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iran’s Presidential Election
Masoud Pezeshkian, a cardiac surgeon and relative moderate in the ruling establishment, defeated an ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator in a runoff.
How the Labour Party Wants to Change the UK Economy
With Britain’s productivity and wages stalled for the past decade and a half, the winning party in the general election faces a tall order.
Growing Economic Anxiety and Inequality Fuels Unrest Worldwide
Economic turmoil is spreading across the globe, and the response has been protests, attempted coups and elections of far-right politicians.
Iran Set to Hold Vote to Pick a President
Whoever is chosen will have to cope with a cratering economy, regional strife and deep divisions and discord at home.
Iran Set to Hold Vote to Pick a President
Whoever is chosen will have to cope with a cratering economy, regional strife and deep divisions and discord at home.