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Obama looks inward, America’s allies worry

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US strength in the world rests on the power of its economy

Ingram Pinn illustration ©Ingram Pinn Jan 28, 2013

A conspiracy of reasonable people

But if China stops playing by Davos rules, the golden years of the WEF will be over

From WORLD Jan 25, 2013

Syria consensus coalesces in Davos

There is much less agreement on how to end the civil war

An illustration of a cable car ©James Ferguson From LIFE & ARTS Jan 25, 2013

The Diary: Gideon Rachman

The FT’s chief foreign affairs commentator seeks out a Buddhist monk on the ‘Secrets of Success’ on his first night in Davos

The issues the world will face in 2013 simmer before the G20 summit. Illustration by David Bromley ©David Bromley From SPECIAL REPORTS Jan 22, 2013

Global issues simmer as prospects brighten

Last year’s sense of panic has gone and the mood has lifted but there is still much for Davos delegates to chew over

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Netanyahu: tactical genius, strategic idiot

The Israeli prime minister must answer the big questions about his country’s future

©Jonathan McHugh Jan 11, 2013

UK should welcome timely words from US

Warnings about EU membership ought to be heeded

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The myth of the imperial presidency

Obama’s critics forget that he is stymied by his foes in Congress

From LIFE & ARTS Jan 6, 2013

On the cusp of China’s third revolution

A collection of essays edited by Mark Leonard in ‘China 3.0’ offers fresh insights into the country’s evolving political culture

Jan 2, 2013

Britain would vote to stay in the EU

The UK electorate would almost certainly opt for the status quo

Dec 17, 2012

Five big events that shaped the past year

Crises in Europe and the Middle East still dominate headlines

Dec 10, 2012

America’s drone war is out of control

Unmanned strikes to kill suspected terrorists set a dangerous precedent

Dec 3, 2012

The perilous drift to intervention in Syria

The most telling argument against action remains that the consequences are incalculable

Nov 26, 2012

Obama should end his reticence on rights

Double standards in US foreign policy need to be addressed

Nov 19, 2012

Europe would lose if Britain left the union

Brussels would not have to give much ground to keep the UK in the club

Nov 12, 2012

China and US navigate in risky waters

The narrowing of the power gap between the two countries is already raising tensions

From LIFE & ARTS Nov 9, 2012

China and the world

Can the new leaders of the world’s fastest-growing power hold to the mantra of a ‘peaceful rise’ – or are they doomed to clash with competing nations?

Nov 5, 2012

A Romney presidency would be just fine

My guess is that the GOP candidate is a moderate, not a Tea Party radical

Oct 22, 2012

Welcome to Berlin, Europe’s new capital

The price of assistance will be rules made in Germany

Oct 15, 2012

Spain, Britain and the forbidden fruits of independence

No marriage can survive by declaring divorce illegal

ABOUT GIDEON

Gideon RachmanGideon Rachman became chief foreign affairs columnist for the Financial Times in July 2006. He joined the FT after a 15-year career at The Economist, which included spells as a foreign correspondent in Brussels, Washington and Bangkok.

He also edited The Economist’s business and Asia sections. His particular interests include American foreign policy, the European Union and globalisation.

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