NZZ Geopolitics

But even as mutual distrust grows, the geopolitical rivals are finding it hard to cut ties, write Philipp Wolf and @lukasmaeder. nzz.ch/english/us-chi…

The export of American computer #chips to #China is a billion-dollar business from which the U.S. government itself is now profiting.

For decades, the Marshall Plan has been credited with ushering in an economic boom in postwar Europe. But several other factors played an underappreciated role, writes @JannikBelser. nzz.ch/english/how-th…

Because of political pressures, no one has been held responsible to date for the catastrophic 2020 port explosion in Lebanon’s capital. The new government wants to change that. But a treacherous political path lies ahead, writes @danielsboehm. nzz.ch/english/five-y…

Nowhere in the world is the beer market growing as fast as in Africa. Swiss entrepreneur Eser Karatas founded a brewery in Cameroon to tap into the trend. @DanielGerny has the story. nzz.ch/english/one-of…

#Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the face of #Ukraine's struggle for freedom. But after three and a half years of war, he is in danger of being overwhelmed by problems and has lost his infallible instinct, writes @imijnssen. nzz.ch/english/hero-t…

More than 400,000 American jobs depend on Swiss companies, writes @pfi_nzz. nzz.ch/english/swiss-…

Few countries have invested as much trust and money in the U.S. economy as Switzerland. It is America’s sixth largest foreign investor, with annual investment of around $350 billion.

Last summer, #Ukraine launched a surprise offensive in #Russia’s #Kursk region, advancing rapidly. A year later, the gains have faded, raising questions over its success and exposing two unintended consequences. writes Andreas Rüesch. nzz.ch/english/a-year…

But there's more to the story, writes Katrin Büchenbacher. nzz.ch/english/misogy…

Many young #Chinese men feel inadequate, lonely and unable to find a partner. Some are blaming this on the rise of #feminism, and a popular new computer #game even lets players get revenge on «gold diggers.»

Six months into his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold fast to his new tariff policy and is imposing steep penalties on many countries, including and especially Switzerland. The reasons are growing clearer, writes @pfi_nzz nzz.ch/english/the-fo…

In today's obsessively digital world, a Romanian woman's story sounds like a fairy tale. @MSchilliger tracks down the grandmother whose love of books made her a TikTok celebrity. nzz.ch/english/this-g…

America likes to flex its muscles, especially under President Trump. But @prasonyi argues that while #China is arming itself with a vengeance, U.S. military spending is no longer keeping up with its rivals. nzz.ch/english/its-hi…

The #U.S. trade deal required the #EU to balance economic, geopolitical and security concerns. The outcomes aren't all bad for Europe – but they highlight its inability to become a self-assured player on the global stage, write @Georg_Haesler and @pfi_nzz. nzz.ch/english/three-…

In the U.S. and elsewhere, birth rates have hit a historic low. Pronatalists Malcolm and Simone Collins warn of a civilizational «collapse.» They believe the only way to save the world is to have as many children as possible, writes @chweisflog. nzz.ch/english/raisin…

The Ukrainian city of #Pokrovsk has been crucial in slowing Moscow's advance. But now #Russian forces are closing in from all sides. #Kyiv must decide between a defensive battle certain to involve heavy losses, or withdrawal, writes Andreas Rüesch. nzz.ch/english/as-rus…

In #Iran, Supreme Leader Ali #Khamenei usually has the final say. But what will happen when he dies? Many Iranians want a new political system, but powerful forces stand in the way., writes @Anne_Allmelig. nzz.ch/english/irans-…

In the occupied Jordan border region, Bedouins are almost completely defenseless against attacks by Israeli settlers. Since the Hamas massacre, conditions for Palestinian sheep farmers here have become increasingly untenable, reports Daniel Böhm. nzz.ch/english/in-the…

Tidjane Thiam left his African roots behind and had a stellar career in business and finance – until he failed as CEO of Credit Suisse. He then wanted to become president in his homeland. @smisteli explains why that won't happen any time soon. nzz.ch/english/a-fore…