The Economist-经济学人2024.08.17期下载电子版PDF网盘|美国英国版USA UK

THIS WEEK we published two covers. In most of the world we considered how countries compete for talent. Most rich countries are reluctant to let in more labourers, but claim to be eager to attract top talent. America, China and most European countries all profess to welcome such people. But other priorities often intrude.

In Asia we looked at how America is preparing for a new nuclear-arms race. It is more complex and less predictable than the old, bipolar context between America and the Soviet Union. That makes it more dangerous. America now faces more adversaries and less-confident allies. It will have to expand its nuclear arsenal.