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Sam Friedman is Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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  1. No Class War From Britain’s Most Working-Class Government
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    No Class War From Britain’s Most Working-Class Government

    Jul 5, 2024 Aaron Reeves & Sam Friedman explain how the socioeconomic backgrounds of Labour’s cabinet members will, and will not, bear on policymaking.

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    Are Americans Ready for the US-China Trade War?

    Kenneth Rogoff warns that, despite what many in policy circles may think, economic decoupling is not a viable option.
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    Macron’s Huge Bet Paid Off

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    French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve the National Assembly and call a snap election now looks like a brilliant move. Although his allies finished second, the far right has been left far from power – at least for now.

     assesses the surprising result of France’s snap parliamentary election and suggests what may lie ahead.
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    How Europe Can Fix Its Competitiveness Problem

    Jakob Hafele explains how an EU-level industrial strategy could unleash the bloc’s untapped potential.
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    The China Factor in Modi’s Mission to Moscow

    Brahma Chellaney urges India’s prime minister to take the lead in driving a wedge between Russia and its “no-limits” partner.
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    Biden or Plan B?

    Ian Bremmer explains the nature and stakes of the perfect political storm now consuming the Democratic Party.
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    Britain's “Change Election” Changes Nothing

    Anatole Kaletsky explains why the biggest electoral upheaval in UK history will have limited economic and political effects.
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    The Supreme Court Is Shaking America’s Fiscal Foundations

    Aziz Huq sounds the alarm about a dangerous trend in US constitutional law that is showing no signs of abating.
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    Would the French Far Right Moderate Once in Power?

    Nouriel Roubini holds out hope that markets and European institutions might constrain a National Rally government.
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    The Global Implications of Iran’s Election

    Ana Palacio considers what a victory for the reformist candidate might mean for regional and international stability.

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