The Economist

Aktuelle Ausgabe 030/2026 vom 24.07.2026

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China is gaining troubling military know-how from Russia
Military cooperation between China and Russia is raising growing concerns in Western countries. While China supports Russia in the war in Ukraine with technologies and components, Beijing is increasingly benefiting from Russian expertise in areas such as drones, submarine technology, and air defence. This development could strengthen China’s military capabilities and affect the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific region.

Lebanon has a chance to break free of Hizbullah
Lebanon has an opportunity to regain political and economic stability and reduce the influence of Hizbullah. Achieving this would require effective state institutions, structural reforms, and improved governance. In light of the country’s historical challenges and foreign interference, its potential to re-emerge as a regional economic hub is being reassessed.

Donald Trump is shifting America’s military footprint
The US administration under Donald Trump is reshaping the global deployment of American forces and setting new priorities in defence policy. Despite calls for a stronger focus on China and the Indo-Pacific, there are so far limited signs of a comprehensive strategic shift away from other regions.