Chinese leader Xi Jinping has strengthened his grip on power, with far-reaching consequences for China and the world. Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, presides over the opening ceremony of the 19th Party Congress, Beijing, 18 October 2017 (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)...
We asked our correspondents and readers for their views following centrist Emmanuel Macron’s election on Sunday as French president. Yesterday, Alan Wheatley noted that Europe is relieved at the defeat of Euro-skeptic Marine Le Pen but that the onus is now on...
Emmanuel Macron as French president proves that embracing Europe and globalization need not be a political death wish. But he must deliver. French President-elect Emmanuel Macron celebrates on the stage at his victory rally near the Louvre in Paris, France, 7 May...
Donald Trump has denounced free trade. But protectionism will not solve America’s problems and could contribute to the breakup of the EU. A truck pulls into a warehouse in Laredo, Texas. Donald Trump’s campaign promise to abandon the North American Free Trade...
The European Union symbolizes the victory of unity over discord and bloodshed. It might tremble, but it will not collapse. “The good future of Europe,” by Elma Hoffman This is the last in a series of articles on the European Union by students in the School Year...
Under Donald Trump, the U.S. is mounting an assault on free trade that could undermine the system that has underpinned global prosperity for years. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin at a news conference at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors...
By Nelson Graves Here’s a video produced by students at Columbia Journalism School that focuses on News-Decoder’s mission and unusual strategy — to build trust without going viral. Sonah Lee and Arijeta Lajka are master’s degree candidates who...
Four News-Decoder correspondents look at Donald Trump and his potential impact on the U.S. economy, the media and democracy. Donald Trump’s Twitter account as U.S. president, 20 January 2017. (AP Photo) Here are the views of four News-Decoder correspondents on Donald...
Donald Trump has promised to tackle economic inequalities. But his policies could deepen the gaping divide between the haves and the have-nots. Donald Trump delivers his Inaugural address, Washington, 20 January 2017 (EPA/Jim Lo Scalzo) A defining economic...
We asked News-Decoder correspondents and youth ambassadors for their thoughts following Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president. Here are three reactions. “The good ole days weren’t all that good.” – Betty Wong My biggest fear is a...