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Christianity might have become a global religion without Rome, but it would not be the same religion, a new book argues. The argument is striking; some may find it enraging
India’s demographic transition is the most striking example of a global trend. For it is no longer just wealthy places where families have few, or no, kids. Curious as to why? Register to continue reading (it’s free)
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“Man is by nature a social animal,” wrote Aristotle. For the most eloquent, conversation is an art. Yet many feel artless—these five books will help change that
Pakistan’s four provinces could be divided into 12, or perhaps 15, or maybe even 160 much smaller and less powerful units. It this comes to pass, it is clear who will benefit
AI prose is distinguishable by word and punctuation choice as well as sentence and paragraph structure. But its hallmarks are not what you might expect. Read our full investigation
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His claims about AI repay examination. Unfortunately, such an exercise only underlines how ill-prepared the world is for a technology that may soon throw everything up in the air
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Taiwan’s journey from dictatorship to open society has transformed its global standing. But far from prizing its democracy, self-interested politicians are breaking it
In the final days of the campaign “The Trump Show” could help some candidates turn out the base. But register for free to learn why the president may be doing more harm than good for his party
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Because Indians use the same platforms and often post in English, the country’s flaws are more visible than others. This obscures how fun India’s internet can be
For a small party in a small country, New Zealand’s Opportunity Party has some big ideas about how to solve the rich world’s biggest problems
If the Chinese government is betting that demand will eventually catch up with the enormous expansion of transport infrastructure, it should ponder a looming problem. China’s population is ageing rapidly, and the old do not travel as much as the young
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In public, no one is allowed to question the Communist Party’s rule. But podcasts are changing the media landscape
As Americans head to the polls, Republicans are enjoying a good news cycle for the first time in months. But prediction markets have shrugged off the news
Over the past five years the combined market value of the West’s ten largest listed alcoholic-drinks companies has fallen dramatically. Register to discover how they’re responding
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As the party considers populist policies, the billionaire-tax battle in California may offer a cautionary tale. Register for free to learn why
AI is disrupting the art of campaigning in obvious and subtle ways. Register for free to discover how the technology is being used in the midterm election cycle
America’s most prominent election forecaster gives Democrats an 82% chance of flipping the Senate. The Economist’s own prediction model is more cautious
“Maybe I’m naive. But I’m not a spy.”
John Rogers was accused of betraying his country. He denies sharing sensitive information with China. “I’ll never be able to work again,” he tells 1843 from prison
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China’s podcast industry has boomed in recent years. Curious as to why? Register to continue reading (it’s free)
America’s most prominent quantitative election forecaster gives Democrats an 82% chance of flipping the Senate. The Economist’s own prediction model is more cautious
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