Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):Economist. 3/13/2021, Vol. 438 Issue 9236, p19-22. 3p.

Abstract:The article focuses on the impact of the filibuster on U.S. democracy. It discusses the use of filibuster in the U.S. Senate to block legislation that a majority wishes to pass, the use of supermajorities to abolish filibuster in the U.S. Congress, det...

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Source(s):Economist. 4/30/2022, Vol. 443 Issue 9294, p23-23. 1p.

Abstract:In the article, the author discusses the politics of Representative Kevin McCarthy and his ambition to become the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Also cited are McCarthy's alleged fickleness on issues like abortion, business, and the Janu...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):Economist. 2/5/2022, Vol. 442 Issue 9282, p29-30. 2p.

Abstract:The article focuses on the increasing inclination of the Canadian Conservative Party to the right during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):Economist. 9/4/2021, Issue 9261, p9-10. 2p.

Abstract:The article focuses on the danger of left-leaning identity politics. It mentions that the classical liberalism believes human progress is brought about by debate and reform. It also mentions that progressives of the old school remain champions of free ...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):Economist. 8/22/2020, Vol. 436 Issue 9208, p49-51. 3p.

Abstract:The article offers information on fights between Turkey and Greece over gas highlights hostilities in the region. Topics include examines that both governments tried to keep the incident under wraps, but Greek navy officials soon leaked details to loca...

Publication Type:Periodical

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):Economist. 5/8/2021, Vol. 439 Issue 9244, p45-46. 2p.

Abstract:The article informs that the breakaway state of Somaliland is preparing to celebrate 30 years in 2021 since it declared independence from Somalia. It mentions that the constitution passed in 2001 was meant to loosen the grip of clans on politics and it...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):Economist. 1/1/2021 The World In 2021 Supplement, p98-99. 2p.

Abstract:The article presents the views of the author on the lessons learnt from the pandemic and relates it with grey rhinoceros where he states that the pandemic should encourage governments to pay attention to risks lie inequality, climate change and financi...

Publication Type:Periodical

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):Economist. 4/3/2021, Vol. 439 Issue 9239, p14-14. 1/7p.