 AP Photo Officially, the grand narrative of 2013 will be shaped by a series of important national elections. What unites these votes, however, is the deep disconnect between the fast-changing world and the stagnant electoral choices. TAGGED: Germany, Iran, Italy, Israel, 2013RECOMMENDED ARTICLES| "A modest man," Winston Churchill supposedly quipped about Clement Attlee, his successor as prime minister, "but then he has so much to be modest about." We should say the same about economists, particularly their ability to... more ›› |
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Every year, around the world, old conflicts worsen, new ones emerge and, occasionally, some situations improve. There is no shortage of storm clouds looming over 2013: Once again, hotspots old and new will present a... more ›› |
| The risks facing the eurozone have been reduced since the summer, when a Greek exit looked imminent and borrowing costs for Spain and Italy reached new and unsustainable heights. But, while financial strains have since eased,... more ›› |
| Politics doesn’t get any nuttier than in Italy, but there is good news. The buffoonish former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is polling badly and seems to realize his bid for a fifth term is going nowhere. more ›› |
| The European Union has created the very conditions that make breaking away seem possible for disaffected regions like Venice, Scotland or Catalonia. more ›› |
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