How Africa is recovering from COVID
Building resilience in select African economies. Conrad van Gass considers the lessons learnt from policy responses prompted by the pandemic
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Global Economy
The ‘gatekeeper’ dilemma
The scope of the Digital Markets Act has emerged as one of the most contentious issues in the regulatory discussion. Mario Mariniello and Catarina Martins assess which companies will be caught by the DMA
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The Global Gateway: a real step towards a stronger Europe in the world
Disappointment at the lack of fresh cash from EU global connectivity strategy is short-sighted. Simone Tagliapietra says Europe supports global development more than any other country in the world
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The importance of strategic autonomy in the digital era
Society increasingly relies on technology. Wilbert Jan Derksen considers the importance of strategic autonomy in ensuring national security
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Hope for the best, plan for the worst
Graham Bright considers the global trade landscape post pandemic, and with current tensions says we should hope for the best outcome and plan for the worst
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A lose-lose policy for global recovery
Joseph Stiglitz and Kevin Gallagher argue that the IMF surcharges worsen potential outcomes for both the borrowing country and its investors
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Opaque and ill-defined
Poor governance and transparency creates a risk that competition in the single market will be weakened. Niclas Poitiers and Pauline Weil argue that an overhaul of Europe’s IPCEI subsidy framework is needed
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Trade and the most vulnerable
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala outlines her views on how climate priorities can be addressed through trade actions which prioritise the specific challenges faced by least developed countries
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Is the post-war trading system ending?
Global trade faces many challenges. Uri Dadush argues the post-war system is being transformed into a more complex, politicised and contentious set of trade relationships
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New wine in new bottles
Indian Free Trade agreements have been a mixed bag. Bipul Chatterjee and Sneha Singh consider the modernisation of India’s FTA strategy
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