News of a potentially effective European vaccine are lighting up hopes around the globe, but in the meantime, China is marching forward towards its own, sometimes questionable, vaccine vision. This week we also look into France’s pension plan: though it has sparked opposition, it might be time to face the fact that the system is outdated and costly at a time when the country sorely needs financial efficiency. Speaking of which, we’re also looking at why Turkey’s economy is spiraling out of control. In geopolitics, we discuss Armenia and Azerbaijan, and we look to the power of foresight and New Zealand’s mode of governance for useful lessons for the future. |