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Dean Acheson, the revered US diplomat, described his role as an architect of the post-World War II world in a blockbuster memoir called “Present at the Creation.”Dean Acheson, the revered US diplomat, described his role as an architect of the post-World War II world in a blockbuster memoir called “Present at the Creation.”  Read More 

The Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates without political interference — a cornerstone of US economic policy — is at stake this week in a pivotal Supreme Court case on presidential power.The Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates without political interference — a cornerstone of US economic policy — is at stake this week in a pivotal Supreme Court case on presidential power.  Read More 

As US President Donald Trump primed his arrival in Davos by sowing discord with allies – ramping up threats to take control of Greenland, vowing to levy tariffs on opponents of that bid, and leaking private messages from European leaders – Beijing took the cue to position itself as an alternative global leader.As US President Donald Trump primed his arrival in Davos by sowing discord with allies – ramping up […]

The annual World Economic Forum confab known as Davos has always had an optics problem. Picture a bunch of people descending in private jets to eat steak and appear on panels about alleviating poverty and fighting climate change (among other noble goals), while clinking cocktail glasses with other fellow rich people in an effort to make one another even richer.The annual World Economic Forum confab known as Davos has always […]