Down to brash tax: Colombia’s protests grow

Down to brash tax: Colombia’s protests grow

Demonstrations initially against tax reform have bloomed—and turned violent. The reforms have been shelved, but the protests now threaten President Iván Duque’s rule. The emissions contributions of the world’s armed forces are rarely reported and largely overlooked; we examine the efforts to make armies a bit greener. And an audio tour through popular music’s accidental innovators. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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All for one: Donald Trump and his key Musketeer

All for one: Donald Trump and his key Musketeer

What will the world’s richest man do in the White House? Our correspondent analyses the political and ideological role Elon Musk could play in Donald Trump’s second term. “Small things like these” may...

21 Nov 202421min

Up and atom: can Trump stop Iranian nukes?

Up and atom: can Trump stop Iranian nukes?

Donald Trump tore up America’s nuclear deal with Iran in his first term. What will he do when he becomes president again? The pushy tactics China’s government uses to press women to have more children...

20 Nov 202424min

Rio brand: why Brazil is courting China

Rio brand: why Brazil is courting China

Trade ties between the two countries have been increasing for over a decade. The election of Donald Trump for a second term means the relationship could now become even closer. Going to space could ha...

19 Nov 202420min

The long game: how will US missiles help Ukraine?

The long game: how will US missiles help Ukraine?

America feared that letting Ukraine use US weapons to attack far-off targets in Russia would escalate the conflict. Why has President Joe Biden finally changed his mind? Markets soared when Donald Tru...

18 Nov 202424min

Kyiv calm and carry on: Trump’s win may benefit Ukraine

Kyiv calm and carry on: Trump’s win may benefit Ukraine

Donald Trump admires Vladimir Putin’s strongman style and has failed to condemn his invasion of Ukraine. So why do some people in Kyiv think Trump’s election is good news? African churches are springi...

15 Nov 202424min

The Peking order: Can China’s army surpass the US?

The Peking order: Can China’s army surpass the US?

China is enacting a rapid project of military modernisation. Though in some areas its forces are already stronger than America, that does not mean China is ready for war. Why luxury shoppers are no lo...

14 Nov 202424min

Needs Musk: Donald Trump’s new appointments

Needs Musk: Donald Trump’s new appointments

A week after Donald Trump won a decisive victory in the presidential election, he is making appointments to his new White House. What do they tell us about his second term? Many European governments a...

13 Nov 202425min

Parting Scholz: what next for Germany?

Parting Scholz: what next for Germany?

At a time when Russia is making gains in Ukraine and Donald Trump has been re-elected as president, Europe needs strong leadership. Instead, Germany’s ruling coalition has collapsed. A study that hint...

12 Nov 202423min

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