# ![@TheEconomist Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::5988062.png) @TheEconomist The Economist

Globally, Moldova has re-elected its pro-European government, defying Russia's influence. Meanwhile, border clashes have erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and Europe is considering using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The global economy continues to navigate various challenges, including social change and economic transformation in Africa.

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[X Link](https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/02/12/ices-operation-in-minneapolis-is-about-to-wind-down)  2026-02-12T21:05Z 25.8M followers, 71.1K engagements


"Vladimir Putin has no plan for winning in Ukraine Fighting in Ukraine will grind on in [----]. Vladimir Putin will continue to throw away Russian lives pointlessly but sooner or later a reckoning is coming"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2025/11/12/vladimir-putin-has-no-plan-for-winning-in-ukraine)  2026-01-03T10:00Z 25.8M followers, 790.9K engagements


"Cuba is heading for disaster. Donald Trumps capture of Nicols Maduro in Venezuela has triggered a severe oil shortage on the island. If the Cuban regime cannot make a deal with Mr Trump the country risks devastating blackouts http://econ.st/45U6bO2 http://econ.st/45U6bO2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheEconomist/status/2019727840309108739)  2026-02-06T11:00Z 25.8M followers, 58.3K engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/TheEconomist/status/2022410477133791387)  2026-02-13T20:40Z 25.8M followers, 19.6K engagements


"The curious case of Russias missing air force The Economist Experts had expected the invaders to use their planes to pick off Ukraines forces at will"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/interactive/2022/03/08/curious-case-russias-missing-air-force)  2022-03-11T23:22Z 25.8M followers, 3.7M engagements


"The fate of Japans $6trn foreign portfolio rattles global markets The knock-on effects of a sell-off in Japanese-held foreign investments would be far-reaching"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/01/29/the-fate-of-japans-6trn-foreign-portfolio-rattles-global-markets)  2026-01-31T03:40Z 25.8M followers, 103.5K engagements


"Does it make sense for America to keep subsidising a sinking city Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina New Orleans faces a different kind of risk"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/united-states/2025/08/21/does-it-make-sense-for-america-to-keep-subsidising-a-sinking-city)  2025-08-21T22:20Z 25.8M followers, 201K engagements


"A new generation of Chinese companies is expanding around the world They are following a different playbook from that of their elders"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2026/01/13/a-new-generation-of-chinese-companies-is-expanding-around-the-world)  2026-01-15T03:31Z 25.8M followers, 159.4K engagements


"The vital art of talking to strangers Three books explain why it mattersand can easily be lost"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/books-and-arts/2021/07/10/the-vital-art-of-talking-to-strangers)  2025-12-19T00:00Z 25.8M followers, 139.2K engagements


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[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2025/09/04/how-lululemon-fell-out-of-fashion)  2025-09-04T15:40Z 25.8M followers, 380.3K engagements


"The Bundestag approves the biggest fiscal expansion in post-war history Germany decides defence and infrastructure are worth borrowing for"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/03/20/the-bundestag-approves-the-biggest-fiscal-expansion-in-post-war-history)  2025-11-30T10:16Z 25.8M followers, 149.1K engagements


"Hundreds die in a mine collapse in Congo The government blames rebels but such accidents are sadly common"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2026/02/05/hundreds-die-in-a-mine-collapse-in-congo)  2026-02-05T17:35Z 25.8M followers, 58.7K engagements


"Daniel Noboa wins another term as Ecuadors murder rate soars Ecuadorians will have little patience if the would-be strongman cannot tackle the gangs"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2025/04/16/daniel-noboa-wins-another-term-as-ecuadors-murder-rate-soars)  2025-11-14T18:00Z 25.8M followers, 141.1K engagements


"The collapse of a Brazilian bank ensnares politicians and judges The fallout of Banco Masters liquidation is getting ugly"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2026/01/22/the-collapse-of-a-brazilian-bank-ensnares-politicians-and-judges)  2026-01-22T17:30Z 25.8M followers, 380K engagements


"Is Bangladeshs admired growth model coming unstuck A development superstar faces malign politics and rising corruption"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/03/02/is-bangladeshs-admired-growth-model-coming-unstuck)  2023-03-02T09:31Z 25.8M followers, 2.1M engagements


"How markets could topple the global economy If the AI bubble bursts an unusual recession could follow"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/11/13/how-markets-could-topple-the-global-economy)  2025-11-15T11:01Z 25.8M followers, 172.1K engagements


"Ethnic conflict festers on Indias eastern frontier Manipur is a warning for the rest of the country"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/asia/2026/01/08/ethnic-conflict-festers-on-indias-eastern-frontier)  2026-01-08T13:31Z 25.8M followers, 17.9K engagements


"The behaviour that annoys colleagues more than any other And the reasons to try to remain calm"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2025/03/06/the-behaviour-that-annoys-colleagues-more-than-any-other)  2025-03-06T13:57Z 25.8M followers, 84.9K engagements


"How IBM became an AI darling It has pulled off yet another striking turnaround"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2026/01/29/how-ibm-became-an-ai-darling)  2026-01-29T14:11Z 25.8M followers, 93K engagements


"How to think about new risks of nuclear proliferation In a might-makes-right world many countries may conclude that only nukes can keep them safe"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/02/05/how-to-think-about-new-risks-of-nuclear-proliferation)  2026-02-05T16:25Z 25.8M followers, 33.3K engagements


"Can China jam your GPS Its huge investment in the rival BeiDou system may give it an edge"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/international/2025/05/22/can-china-jam-your-gps)  2025-07-06T18:58Z 25.8M followers, 101.2K engagements


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[X Link](https://www.economist.com/briefing/2020/03/12/is-dimons-work-done-at-jpmorgan-chase)  2024-06-08T09:00Z 27.3M followers, 155.4K engagements


"Why the ultra-rich are giving up on luxury assets Forget fine wine great art and glitzy mansions. There are finer things in life"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/10/12/why-the-ultra-rich-are-giving-up-on-luxury-assets)  2025-10-28T20:00Z 25.8M followers, 102.4K engagements


"All in: America bets on prediction markets Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week how the Supreme Court rolled the dice on sports betting"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2026/02/06/all-in-america-bets-on-prediction-markets)  2026-02-06T17:05Z 25.8M followers, 51.7K engagements


"The elusive Czech at the centre of European business Daniel Kretinsky still believes in the old continentbut fears its lack of pragmatism"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2026/02/05/the-elusive-czech-at-the-centre-of-european-business)  2026-02-05T19:15Z 25.8M followers, 67K engagements


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[X Link](https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/02/05/federal-prosecutors-in-minnesota-are-cracking-down-on-dissent)  2026-02-05T16:55Z 27.3M followers, 48.1K engagements


"Inheriting is becoming nearly as important as working More wealth means more money for baby-boomers to pass on. That is dangerous for capitalism and society"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/02/27/inheriting-is-becoming-nearly-as-important-as-working)  2025-02-27T10:34Z 25.8M followers, 13K engagements


"Can men and women be just friends The answer matters more than you think"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/international/2025/06/19/can-men-and-women-be-just-friends)  2021-08-28T16:44Z 25.8M followers, 418.6K engagements


"Can Europe do nuclear deterrence without America Britain and France are deepening their co-operation"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/02/02/can-europe-do-nuclear-deterrence-without-america)  2026-02-02T17:33Z 25.8M followers, 159.1K engagements


"One of Assads mass graves is found with as many as [------] bodies But justice for the victims of the Assad regime will be slow"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/12/18/one-of-assads-mass-graves-is-found-with-as-many-as-100000-bodies)  2024-12-18T16:04Z 25.8M followers, 52.5K engagements


"Latin Americas new hard right: Bukele Milei Kast and Bolsonaro Crime abortion and socialism not immigration are the issues that rile them"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/01/latin-americas-new-hard-right-bukele-milei-kast-and-bolsonaro)  2026-02-07T13:43Z 25.8M followers, [--] engagements


"The outsize influence of Americas admiral in Asia Can Sam Paparo keep US strategy on an even keel"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/asia/2026/02/05/the-outsize-influence-of-americas-admiral-in-asia)  2026-02-05T16:35Z 25.8M followers, 13.8K engagements


"The odd thing about Modis mojo Constraints make Indias prime minister govern better"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/01/22/the-odd-thing-about-modis-mojo)  2026-01-22T12:31Z 25.8M followers, 875.3K engagements


"Inside Eritrea Africas gulag state Shops are bare youngsters hide to avoid conscription"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2022/05/26/inside-eritrea-africas-gulag-state)  2022-05-26T14:11Z 25.8M followers, 4.9M engagements


"Bangladeshs GDP per person is now higher than Pakistans At market exchanges rates at least"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/asia/2017/09/07/bangladeshs-gdp-per-person-is-now-higher-than-pakistans)  2017-09-07T14:43Z 25.8M followers, 2.1M engagements


"Is a Palestinian state a fantasy Amid war in Gaza the prospect is at once more relevant than ever and more distant"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/06/18/is-a-palestinian-state-a-fantasy)  2026-02-08T13:18Z 25.8M followers, [--] engagements


"Why 80% of Singaporeans live in government-built flats The subsidies are irresistiblebut come with social controls"  
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"Ahead of oil riches Guyana holds a decisive election The countrys rancorous politics could make it hard to use the bonanza well"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2020/02/27/ahead-of-oil-riches-guyana-holds-a-decisive-election)  2020-02-27T15:49Z 25.8M followers, 1.5M engagements


"Will oil corrupt a small Caribbean state It will take better politicians to resist the corrosive power of petrodollars"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2017/06/29/will-oil-corrupt-a-small-caribbean-state)  2017-06-29T14:48Z 25.8M followers, 1.5M engagements


"What could bring Apple down Trustbusters platform shifts and geopolitics could all hurt the iPhone-maker"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2024/01/24/what-could-bring-apple-down)  2024-01-24T22:02Z 25.8M followers, 182K engagements


"The German industrialists who aided and abetted the Nazi regime The ghosts of the Third Reich still haunt many German businesses David de Jong argues"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/culture/2022/04/30/the-german-industrialists-who-aided-and-abetted-the-nazi-regime)  2022-04-30T00:00Z 25.8M followers, 16.3K engagements


"The World Ahead [----] from The Economist Future-gazing analysis predictions and speculation for the coming year. Explore our guide to 2026"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/topics/the-world-ahead-2026)  2025-11-15T11:01Z 25.8M followers, 104.3K engagements


"The worlds first climate refugees will arrive in Australia in [----] The Falepili Union treaty allows [---] people from Tuvalu to migrate annually. The treaty could redefine sovereignty"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2025/11/12/the-worlds-first-climate-refugees-will-arrive-in-australia-in-2026)  2025-12-10T18:20Z 25.8M followers, 109.8K engagements


"Showing seniors the door Latest US politics news from The Economist The latest news in US politics with coverage of Donald Trumps second term"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/in-brief/2026/02/06/the-us-in-brief-showing-seniors-the-door)  2026-02-06T13:30Z 25.8M followers, 15.3K engagements


"Cuba is facing its worst shortage of food since the 1990s Government bungling and a shortage of dollars are to blame"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2021/07/01/cuba-is-facing-its-worst-shortage-of-food-since-the-1990s)  2021-07-01T14:35Z 25.8M followers, 2.4M engagements


"Vadym Sukharevsky the man in charge of Ukraines drones Ukraine hopes its new drone command will help it regain the upper hand"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/07/22/vadym-sukharevsky-the-man-in-charge-of-ukraines-drones)  2024-07-22T17:34Z 25.8M followers, 135.2K engagements


"Cuban thaw: a history of US-Cuban relations President Obama is the first president to visit Cuba since Calvin Coolidge in 1928"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2016/03/18/cuban-thaw-a-history-of-us-cuban-relations)  2016-03-18T12:05Z 25.8M followers, 2.2M engagements


"Much of the damage from the LA fires could have been averted The lesson of the tragedy is that better incentives will keep people safe"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/01/15/much-of-the-damage-from-the-la-fires-could-have-been-averted)  2025-01-15T19:18Z 25.8M followers, 10.2K engagements


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[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2017/11/09/3g-capital-magicians-of-the-consumer-industry-need-to-learn-a-new-act)  2017-11-09T15:47Z 25.8M followers, [----] engagements


"When management mantras helpand when they hurt Dont bring me problems bring me solutions. Except in some circumstances"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2026/02/05/when-management-mantras-help-and-when-they-hurt)  2026-02-13T09:13Z 25.8M followers, [--] engagements


"The secret to Agatha Christies success Fifty years after her death Christie remains the bestselling novelist ever"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/culture/2026/01/12/the-secret-to-agatha-christies-success)  2026-01-12T18:11Z 25.8M followers, 107.5K engagements


"Argentina: the making of an economic miracle Writing for The Economist Javier Milei says that governing with prudence can transform Argentinas economy"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2024/11/20/argentina-the-making-of-an-economic-miracle)  2024-11-20T09:16Z 25.8M followers, 827.1K engagements


"What Xi Jinpings purge of Chinas most senior general reveals A purge of the military high command unmatched since Maos death may affect Chinas ability to fight"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/china/2026/01/24/what-xi-jinpings-purge-of-chinas-most-senior-general-reveals)  2026-01-24T16:30Z 27.3M followers, 2.4M engagements


"An Israeli visit to the site of the Bondi attack tests Australia The prime minister Anthony Albanese is under most pressure"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/asia/2026/02/04/an-israeli-visit-to-the-site-of-the-bondi-attack-tests-australia)  2026-02-04T19:00Z 27.3M followers, 48.3K engagements


"Cubas doctors are in high demand The communist islands practice of exporting medical workers has a dark side"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2020/04/04/cubas-doctors-are-in-high-demand)  2020-04-04T00:00Z 25.8M followers, 2.2M engagements


"What the tourist industry reveals about Cuba The revolutionary economy is neither efficient nor fun"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2017/04/01/what-the-tourist-industry-reveals-about-cuba)  2017-04-01T00:00Z 25.8M followers, 2.2M engagements


"America may be reaching peak Spanish Bad Bunnys Super Bowl show may mark a ceiling for the language he performs in"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/02/06/america-may-be-reaching-peak-spanish)  2026-02-06T19:55Z 25.8M followers, 68.2K engagements


"Why the dollar may have much further to fall It is hard to be a safe haven when trouble starts at home"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/02/05/why-the-dollar-may-have-much-further-to-fall)  2026-02-05T11:41Z 25.8M followers, 36.8K engagements


"Europe is going on a huge military spending spree But with America now an unreliable ally will it be enough to counter Russia"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/12/01/europe-is-going-on-a-huge-military-spending-spree)  2025-12-02T21:07Z 25.8M followers, 44.1K engagements


"Tom Standages ten trends to watch in [----] This is Donald Trumps worldwere all just living in it. As the Trumpnado spins on in [----] here are ten trends to watch from the editor of The World Ahead"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2025/11/10/tom-standages-ten-trends-to-watch-in-2026)  2025-11-23T17:41Z 25.8M followers, 357.3K engagements


"Do probiotics work For a healthy microbiome eating your greens is a surer bet"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2025/07/18/do-probiotics-work)  2025-07-18T17:55Z 25.8M followers, 407.6K engagements


"Xi Jinping is personally involved in Chinas new five-year plan Wonks are falling over themselves to offer suggestions for spurring growth"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/china/2025/10/09/xi-jinping-is-personally-involved-in-chinas-new-five-year-plan)  2025-10-12T01:20Z 25.8M followers, 680K engagements


"America and India strike a long-awaited trade truce Will it last"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/02/02/america-and-india-strike-a-long-awaited-trade-truce)  2026-02-06T04:15Z 25.8M followers, [----] engagements


"Frances bitter retreat from west Africa The danger is a security void now opens up"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/02/01/frances-bitter-retreat-from-west-africa)  2025-02-01T15:41Z 25.8M followers, 135.1K engagements


"A better way to make drinks and drugs Print me a brewery"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2017/07/06/a-better-way-to-make-drinks-and-drugs)  2026-02-11T11:06Z 25.8M followers, [--] engagements


"Europe proposes a magical fix for its half-finished single market The 28th corporate regime is meant to be the one to rule them all"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/02/05/europe-proposes-a-magical-fix-for-its-half-finished-single-market)  2026-02-08T06:00Z 25.8M followers, 18K engagements


"Strait-talking: the Taiwanese politician who wants to meet Xi Jinping Our weekly podcast on China. Meet the political firebrand who identifies as Chinese"  
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[X Link](https://www.economist.com/britain/2026/02/04/britains-worst-political-scandal-of-this-century)  2026-02-04T21:31Z 25.8M followers, 33.7K engagements


"Bangladeshs growth has been remarkable but is now at risk The government is moving away from the openness and moderation of the past [--] years"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/03/27/bangladeshs-growth-has-been-remarkable-but-is-now-at-risk)  2021-03-27T00:00Z 25.8M followers, 2.1M engagements


"Sweden is suffering a grim wave of gang violence The country has Scandinavias highest rate of shootings and bombings"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/europe/2023/11/13/sweden-is-suffering-a-grim-wave-of-gang-violence)  2023-11-13T20:41Z 25.8M followers, 497.7K engagements


"McKinsey and its peers need a new strategy. And some humility AI could make consultancy more effectiveor redundant"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/08/07/mckinsey-and-its-peers-need-a-new-strategy-and-some-humility)  2025-08-08T12:05Z 25.8M followers, 202.4K engagements


"The Gulfs family businesses have a growing succession problem Governments are nudging them but itll be messy"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2026/01/29/the-gulfs-family-businesses-have-a-growing-succession-problem)  2026-01-31T10:39Z 25.8M followers, 15.6K engagements


"Japans election: why investors are worried Our podcast on markets the economy and business. This week how Japans snap election could change the countrys economic fortunes"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2026/02/05/japans-election-why-investors-are-worried)  2026-02-05T22:20Z 25.8M followers, 83.3K engagements


"Cecilia Gimnez only meant to be helpful The creator of the Monkey Jesus died on December 29th aged 94"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/obituary/2026/01/22/cecilia-gimenez-only-meant-to-be-helpful)  2026-01-25T11:40Z 25.8M followers, 32.2K engagements


"Xi Jinpings purge should worry the world Installing his yes-men to lead the army could be dangerous for Taiwan"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/01/29/xi-jinpings-purge-should-worry-the-world)  2026-01-29T16:10Z 25.8M followers, 109.3K engagements


"3. The easy button How can managers avoid the pitfalls of AI"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2026/01/29/3-the-easy-button)  2026-01-29T18:45Z 25.8M followers, 45K engagements


"Dont panic about e-cigarettes Banning them all will cause far more harm than good"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/leaders/2019/09/12/dont-panic-about-e-cigarettes)  2019-09-12T14:59Z 25.8M followers, 3.7M engagements


"What will Kevin Warshs Federal Reserve look like Donald Trumps nominee was an inflation hawkuntil he wasnt"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/01/30/what-will-kevin-warshs-federal-reserve-look-like)  2026-01-30T18:35Z 25.8M followers, 84K engagements


"The world in brief The Economist Catch up quickly on the global stories that matter"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-world-in-brief)  2022-02-27T11:45Z 25.8M followers, 224.2K engagements


"How Keith Harings art forced us to talk about AIDS Though his work is supremely alive it is also fearless in confronting death explains Tim Smith-Laing"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/1843/2019/06/13/how-keith-harings-art-forced-us-to-talk-about-aids)  2019-06-13T11:48Z 25.8M followers, 737.4K engagements


"How to solve the tenor shortage A voice that is made not found"  
[X Link](https://economist.com/leaders/2026/02/12/how-to-solve-the-tenor-shortage)  2026-02-12T19:25Z 25.8M followers, [--] engagements


"Navigating Cape Town in a wheelchair: A daily act of protest Ensuring public spaces are accessible to all is the first step to making a city truly inclusive. But as Ive come to realise in my [--] years in Cape Town not everyone is consulted or even considered when it comes to the planning of a city. In the first of a series that will appear every Friday we meet Makgosi Letimile a wheelchair user from Observatory who is afraid to leave her home"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/03/27/the-prospect-of-war-has-turned-europe-into-a-continent-of-preppers)  2025-11-02T21:40Z 25.8M followers, 593.3K engagements


"The fickle Asian container Fears that a new and improved Panama Canal will divert trade"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/united-states/2012/01/28/the-fickle-asian-container)  2012-01-28T00:00Z 25.8M followers, 4.7M engagements


"Canadas armed forces are planning for threats from America They started rebuilding in [----] before Donald Trumps most recent bid for hemispheric dominance"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2026/01/07/canadas-armed-forces-are-planning-for-threats-from-america)  2026-01-07T22:00Z 27.3M followers, 457.8K engagements


"What a hit memoir reveals about work in China And about the millions of itinerant workers who powered the countrys rise"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/culture/2025/11/06/what-a-hit-memoir-reveals-about-work-in-china)  2025-11-06T17:15Z 25.8M followers, 153.6K engagements


"Want to know whats wrong with you Bad Influence argues that separating medical fact from fiction is becoming harder online"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/culture/2026/02/05/want-to-know-whats-wrong-with-you)  2026-02-05T15:00Z 25.8M followers, 47.9K engagements


"Israel is more popular than social-media posts suggest In properly weighted opinion polls support for the Palestinians is much less marked"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/international/2023/11/02/israel-is-more-popular-than-social-media-posts-suggest)  2023-11-02T11:38Z 25.8M followers, 1.8M engagements


"An optimistic guide to the coming year in America Gloom about Americas future is almost as old as the republic itself says US editor. Here is an alternative for 2026"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2025/11/12/an-optimistic-guide-to-the-coming-year-in-america)  2025-11-15T11:01Z 25.8M followers, 163.1K engagements


"Planet of the phones The smartphone is ubiquitous addictive and transformative"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21645180-smartphone-ubiquitous-addictive-and-transformative-planet-phones)  2015-02-26T11:06Z 25.8M followers, 6.1M engagements


"Are red-light face masks worth the hype Used properly the right ones can help combat the signs of ageing"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2025/09/26/are-red-light-face-masks-worth-the-hype)  2025-09-28T19:20Z 25.8M followers, 364.7K engagements


"Mark Carney understands the new world but can he survive it Canadas leader must navigate a host of competing fiendishly difficult challenges"  
[X Link](https://economist.com/the-americas/2026/01/25/mark-carney-understands-the-new-world-but-can-he-survive-it)  2026-01-25T15:45Z 25.8M followers, 152.7K engagements


"Bolivia is on the brink of an economic crisis After two decades of statist policies the countrys economic model is bust"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2023/04/18/bolivia-is-on-the-brink-of-an-economic-crisis)  2023-04-18T19:53Z 25.8M followers, 344.2K engagements


"Elon shot: will Musks mega-merger work Also on the daily podcast: Chinas annual migration and why Heated Rivalry is so hot"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2026/02/06/elon-shot-will-musks-mega-merger-work)  2026-02-06T11:51Z 25.8M followers, 15.1K engagements


"Cryptos big bang will revolutionise finance The more useful stablecoins and tokens prove to be the greater the risk"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/07/23/cryptos-big-bang-will-revolutionise-finance)  2025-07-24T12:40Z 25.8M followers, 212.5K engagements


"How safe is nuclear energy Despite some notable disasters nuclear power is one of the least deadly sources of energy"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2022/07/19/how-safe-is-nuclear-energy)  2022-07-19T18:41Z 25.8M followers, [----] engagements


"Ten years of war have broken Syria into pieces Will it ever be whole again"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2021/03/13/ten-years-of-war-have-broken-syria-into-pieces)  2021-03-13T00:00Z 25.8M followers, 1.6M engagements


"A rockstar-turned-fighter offers a lens on fame in Ukraine Serhiy Zhadan shows how poetry and patriotism have popular appeal"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/culture/2026/02/05/a-rockstar-turned-fighter-offers-a-lens-on-fame-in-ukraine)  2026-02-05T16:40Z 25.8M followers, 24.9K engagements


"Silicon Valley wades into a trade spat with South Korea Coupangs data breach is turning into a diplomatic row"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2026/01/28/silicon-valley-wades-into-a-trade-spat-with-south-korea)  2026-01-28T22:10Z 25.8M followers, 99.3K engagements


"English-speaking villages are burning in Cameroon A report from a forgotten conflict"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2019/11/07/english-speaking-villages-are-burning-in-cameroon)  2025-07-16T17:15Z 25.8M followers, 181.2K engagements


"Snap judgement: Japan PMs electoral landslide Also on the daily podcast: Republicans censor universities and Taxi Driver [--] years on"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2026/02/09/snap-judgement-japan-pms-electoral-landslide)  2026-02-09T12:30Z 25.8M followers, 17.3K engagements


"Ethiopias prime minister wants a Red Sea harbour Abiy Ahmeds push for access to the sea has rattled his neighbours"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2023/11/02/ethiopias-prime-minister-wants-a-red-sea-harbour)  2023-11-02T20:53Z 27.3M followers, 502.4K engagements


"Disneys new boss faces a tricky balancing act Josh DAmaro must not forget the creative magic on which the company relies"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2026/02/03/as-bob-iger-departs-disneys-new-boss-faces-a-tricky-balancing-act)  2026-02-03T21:10Z 25.8M followers, 20.6K engagements


"The earthlings guide to building a Moon base One-armed robots are being trained in lunar construction"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/1843/2024/12/06/the-earthlings-guide-to-building-a-moon-base)  2026-02-11T13:10Z 25.8M followers, 16.1K engagements


"Nigel Farages dangerous proposal on central-bank reserves Reform UK has found rare common cause with leftists and technocrats"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/britain/2026/02/05/nigel-farages-dangerous-proposal-on-central-bank-reserves)  2026-02-05T15:45Z 25.8M followers, 77.3K engagements


"Running the Liberal Democrats is the easiest job in British politics Brexit is bad Not sure about that Elon Musk Who likes Barbour jackets"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/britain/2025/02/26/running-the-liberal-democrats-is-the-easiest-job-in-british-politics)  2025-04-08T09:24Z 25.8M followers, 198.3K engagements


"Meet the leader of Japans hard-right populist movement Kamiya Soheis party has mobilised disaffected voters"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/asia/2026/02/06/meet-the-leader-of-japans-hard-right-populist-movement)  2026-02-07T02:40Z 25.8M followers, 84.5K engagements


"Zimbabwes white farmers are promised a speck of compensation But it is still unclear whether it will be worth the paper its written on"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/08/07/zimbabwes-white-farmers-are-promised-a-speck-of-compensation)  2025-08-06T14:48Z 25.8M followers, [----] engagements


"The Indian Removal Act: unchecked expansionism and disregard for the rule of law Andrew Jacksons controversial policy divided America during the pre-civil-war era writes Christina Snyder"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2026/02/02/the-indian-removal-act-unchecked-expansionism-and-disregard-for-the-rule-of-law)  2026-02-07T02:01Z 25.8M followers, [--] engagements


"A German company is poised to send a rocket into space from Norway If successful it would mark a big leap for the European space industry"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/01/22/a-german-company-is-poised-to-send-a-rocket-into-space-from-norway)  2026-01-22T17:50Z 27.3M followers, 59.8K engagements


"Just how debased is the dollar Not nearly as much as it could be"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/01/28/just-how-debased-is-the-dollar)  2026-01-28T23:31Z 25.8M followers, 114.5K engagements


"AI is not the only threat menacing big tech Are Meta and Google ads really recession-proof"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/02/02/an-ai-bubble-is-not-big-techs-only-worry)  2026-02-08T20:20Z 25.8M followers, 20.6K engagements


"HOW MUCH CAN WE MAKE AT THE CASINO 🤣🤑"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/09/07/what-if-the-ai-stockmarket-blows-up)  2025-09-26T02:13Z 25.8M followers, 1.3M engagements


"Liechtenstein the magic princedom Its one of the smallest countries in Europe and one of the richest and safest but that doesnt make it boring"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/1843/2019/01/16/liechtenstein-the-magic-princedom)  2019-01-16T14:35Z 25.8M followers, 3.1M engagements


"The path through the fields Bangladesh has dysfunctional politics and a stunted private sector. Yet it has been surprisingly good at improving the lives of its poor"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/briefing/2012/11/03/the-path-through-the-fields)  2012-11-03T00:00Z 25.8M followers, 2.1M engagements


"Why America has so many banks Their numerousness can cause confusionand brings both benefits and risks"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2023/05/26/why-america-has-so-many-banks)  2024-06-08T09:00Z 27.3M followers, 155.4K engagements


"Viktor Orban may lose his next election He trails in polls but the rules favour Trumps man in Hungary"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/01/29/viktor-orban-may-lose-his-next-election)  2026-01-29T15:50Z 25.8M followers, 111.6K engagements


"Snow-making companies in a warming world Some Italian ski resorts now get complete coverage from snow guns"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2017/02/09/snow-making-companies-in-a-warming-world)  2017-02-09T15:40Z 25.8M followers, 2.7M engagements


"Our Big Mac index carries an Asian warning It isnt just Japan: other currencies also look cheap"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/01/29/our-big-mac-index-carries-an-asian-warning)  2026-01-30T17:16Z 25.8M followers, 53.6K engagements


"Foamy war SABMiller may be swallowed up by its main rival AB InBev"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/business/2014/09/20/foamy-war)  2014-09-20T00:00Z 25.8M followers, [----] engagements


"DHSs first report on Pretti Latest US politics news from The Economist The latest news in US politics with coverage of Donald Trumps second term"  
[X Link](https://www.economist.com/in-brief/2026/01/28/the-us-in-brief-dhss-first-report-on-pretti)  2026-01-28T16:40Z 25.8M followers, 15.7K engagements

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