May 2024

“It would be nice to block this mechanism, so that whatever the outcome of the American elections, you have $50 billion to play with,” said Charles Lichfield, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. Although Russia dominated the talks, fears about the threat of China’s industrial overcapacity loomed large. Policymakers fear that a wave of…

During previous election cycles, South Africans had said they took it for granted that the ANC would retain its overall majority. But the party, which won nearly 58% in the last vote in 2019, recorded a low of 40 votes this year, fueling growing expectations that something could change in this election, voters said. The…

“You should do it out there,” Smith said, suggesting the interview take place outside the elevator. Barkley turned to me, “Don’t worry about him.” “He should clear that up through Turner,” Smith said. “He should do it right.” Why was it so important for him to speak out, I asked Barkley, even if others around…