War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors
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War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors

The impact on global growth of the Middle East violence has so far been contained. That’s not the case for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan, which were already struggling.
Taiwan’s Democracy Draws Envy and Tears for Visiting Chinese
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Taiwan’s Democracy Draws Envy and Tears for Visiting Chinese

People with personal ties to China, on a tour to see Taiwan’s election up close, learned of the island’s path to democracy — messy, violent and, ultimately, inspiring.
The Volodymyr Zelensky-Donald Trump Divide Looms at Davos
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The Volodymyr Zelensky-Donald Trump Divide Looms at Davos

Ukraine’s leader and the potential re-election of Donald Trump as president are dominating discussion at the World Economic Forum.