We open this week’s analysis with Latin America, who finds itself in dangerous waters between stagnant economies and ongoing protests against dysfunctional democracies. Speaking of which, we also explore how and when democracy becomes illiberal. Across the planet, China has finally begun the gargantuan task of energy transition. The subject is timely with COP26 only days away, and countries around the world preparing to show their climate commitments. The UK, for instance, has just published its strategy for reaching net zero by 2050. In other news, we dive into the topic of alternative capitalism through a European lens, and the recent Italian elections, where the center-Left emerged victorious. |