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Recept Tayyip Erdogan wrote an article for the Economist reiterating his objection to the two Nordic countries’ joining the security bloc

In explaining the reasons for Russia’s unexpected military weakness in Ukraine, few have expressed it better than The Economist. The magazine noted “the incurable inadequacy of despotic power” and “the cheating, bribery and peculation” that is “characteristic of the entire administration”.

In December 2006, The Economist magazine published a cover drawing of Russian president Vladimir Putin, dressed like a 1930s gangster in a dark suit and fedora hat, under the headline “Don’t Mess with Russia.” Putin held a gasoline nozzle, gripping it like a machine gun. The target presumably was Europe,…

In January, there was a question in the second general studies paper of the civil services (main) examination in India that might interest the Economist, particularly its Asia section. A 15-mark question asked the candidates to analyse whether the newly formed AUKUS (Australia-United Kingdom-United States) partnership was going to supersede…

‘They are expected to deploy more than 1,000 mercenaries, including senior leaders of the organisation, to undertake combat operations,’ the MoD said

IN THE PAPERS - Friday, March 4: We look at some evocative front pages from British weekly The Economist and French daily Libération. But first, French President Emmanuel Macron announces his re-election bid in next month's presidential election in France. His announcement is not a surprise, but is overshadowed by…

Thailand is still a “flawed democracy” and ranks 72 out of 167 countries, the same level as the year before, according to The Economist’s "Democracy Index 2021".

Many analysts think the Aussie dollar should be 20% stronger. If so, those on variable mortgage rates might have cause to celebrate – perhaps with an overseas holiday