With Russia a pariah in the West since its invasion of Ukraine, this usually prestigious event is underway with far fewer international participants.
Category: International Relations
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The U.S.-China Rivalry Is Complicating the World’s Debt Crisis
Suriname, a tiny nation ravaged by recession, inflation and impossible debts, saw its relief held up by superpower politics. It won’t be the only country.
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China’s Extreme Floods and Heat Ravage Farms and Kill Animals
China’s leader has made it a national priority to ensure the country can feed its large population. But weather shocks have disrupted wheat harvests and threatened pig and fish farming.
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North Sea Sees Potential Shift from Oil and Gas to Renewable Energies
The offshore wind industry continues to grow as nations look to change Europe’s oil and gas hub into a major source of renewable energy.
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A War-Themed Restaurant in Ukraine Finds New Resonance
A restaurant that celebrates Ukraine’s struggles in earlier wars is finding a second life in this one.
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Global Climate Economy Conference Begins in Paris
Hundreds of representatives from about 80 countries are gathering in Paris to talk about rebuilding a monetary system many say is ill-suited to a changing planet.
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China’s Cloud Computing Firms Raise Concern for U.S.
The Biden administration is exploring whether it can mount a campaign against Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Huawei, potentially fueling tensions with Beijing.
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Corporate America Joins Biden in Welcoming Modi to the U.S.
India’s fast-growing economy is drawing American corporate giants, even as the country faces scrutiny over ties to Russia and limits on political freedoms.
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U.K. Moves to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine Rebuild
The government’s announcement follows a pledge made by Group of 7 nations at their annual gathering last month to freeze Russian assets until Moscow pays for the damage done in Ukraine.
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What Businesses Can Learn from Antony Blinken’s China Trip
The secretary of state’s visit raised hopes that the world’s two biggest economies might stabilize relations, but the biggest challenges were not unresolved.