Economist
He has done more to achieve this than any of his predecessors
Jonny Ball, New States.
At the SNP's recent spring conference, party delegates voted against the wishes of the leadership to ditch a policy held since the 2014 referendum that post-independence, Scotland would keep the pound. Having been accused of playing down the significance of the policy change, a spokesperson for Finance Secretary Derek Mackay told Spotlight: Scotland will keep the pound immediately after independence. The SNP's policy is to make a managed and responsible transition to an independent currency... Читать дальше...
Tim Culpan, Bloomberg View
Rather, it's the company's communication about it. Given all the global scrutiny, this is no time to be coy.
Andrew Nathan, Foreign Affairs
Xi still believes he has the upper hand.
Robert Zaretsky, Foreign Policy
He's relaunched his presidency for its second half. But is the makeover in style or substance?
Michael Weiss, The Atlantic
An ethnic Russian serving in Estonia's military had something to hide. Now he's in prison as a convicted traitor.
Anneleen Van Der Meer, Clingendael
The use of chemical weapons (CW) is a relatively rare phenomenon. However, despite a strong norm against these type of weapons, there seems to be a recent surge in chemical weapon use by states, that could inspire other states and terrorist groups or militias. Hence, it is time to re-evaluate the chemical weapons threat.
Giorgi Menabde, Jamestown
On Rustaveli Avenue, in central Tbilisi, a rally of pro-Western opposition and student organizations has assembled near the Georgian parliament building and continues into its fifth day. On this spot began all of the most important events in the modern history of Georgia, including the 2003 Rose Revolution and the 1991 civil war (Civil.ge, June 21). Back in 2012, the
D. Schwartz, HNN
What's in a name?, Juliet famously asks in Act II of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. For Juliet, the answer is perfectly obvious: nothing. It should not matter that her sweetheart Romeo is a Montague and she a Capulet, feuding families in the strife-riven city of medieval Verona. Tis but thy name that is my enemy, Juliet assures Romeo. He could cease to be a Montague, he could cease even to be Romeo, and he would remain her beloved. O! Be some other name: What's in a name? That... Читать дальше...
Eric Posner, The Atlantic
Libra will almost exactly replicate all the problems generated by the company's social network.
Noah Rothman, Commentary
New York Times analyst Mark Landler attempts a defense of Barack Obama's Syria legacy but only demonstrates how hard it is to defend Obama.
Vladimir Ryzhkov, Moscow Times
Opinion Losing its place in the ?ouncil of ?urope would hurt Russia's civil society and increase the country's isolation.
S. McDonald, Moscow Times
Opinion It's telling that most of the states against this move are geographically closest to Russia.
David Dapice, Yale Global
A number of trends contributed to two world wars during the last century: protectionism, delusions about national capabilities, isolationist tendencies on the part of some and expansionism from others, scapegoating ethnic groups, rejection of critical thinking and demonization of the opposition. Similar trends gather strength today as strongmen exploit resentment and fear, promising quick and cruel fixes rather than tackling root causes of real problems. The outlook is... Читать дальше...
Nick Cunningham, Oil Price
Oil markets are holding their breath for the G20 summit in Japan, as much hinges on what happens on the sidelines of that meeting
Michael Doran, Mosaic
Desperate to preserve the nuclear deal, Iran with the help of its Western friends is creating just enough turmoil to make America, and not it, appear eager for war.
Gerard Baker, Spectator
It will be all smiles when Donald Trump meets President Xi Jinping this week in Osaka at the annual meeting of the G20: a show of comity for the cameras and financial markets. The two are midway
Robert Kaplan, New York Times
Whether or not Trump realizes it, the current standoff in the Middle East is about something much bigger than the Gulf.
