Economics

Whether as Italy’s prime minister or its president, he may not have the solution to Italy’s problems.

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Ignoring Cambodia and Laos is a strategic mistake—but engagement requires a smarter balance of values and interests.

Fumio Kishida’s new populist measures look to shrink inequality and stir a sluggish economy.

Probably not—but that doesn’t mean it won’t try.

The United States has given up on trying to topple Bashar al-Assad—but continues to punish the Syrian people.

The pandemic-induced economic crisis has created the perfect conditions for backtracking.

Without state intervention and global standards, the environmental, social, and governance movement is a recipe for greenwashing and corporate deception.

Washington should prioritize economic statecraft and stop thinking with its missiles.

Cyber-nationalists are uncomfortably reminiscent of the Red Guards of the 1960s.

Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze explain how price controls work.

Bringing oligarchs on board is vital for reform efforts.

FP experts identify the important trends and events to look out for in the coming year.

Increased cooperation could spur policy shifts from migration to medical manufacturing.

From the White House to Turtle Bay, sanctions have never been more popular. But why are they so hard to make work?

Instead of pushing Beirut to the economic brink, Saudi Arabia should address its own amphetamine addiction.

The United States has committed to combatting corruption—but is hesitating to take on Russia.

A one-sided U.S. approach provided political cover to the TPLF insurgency. Washington now has an opportunity to create the conditions for peace.

Start the new year on a bright note: Here are five things to be excited about.

Skyrocketing inflation, government corruption, and international apathy defined a country in economic free fall.