I write on the diverse - political, technological, economic - aspects of the post globalization world, from current 'problems' like debt and democracy to exciting new technologies like quantum. Most of my career has been spent in investment management, the last 12 years at Credit Suisse I started my career as an academic, at Oxford and Princeton.
Europe Starts To Deregulate As Slow Growth And The AI Race Tell
Europe may surprise in that a bonfire of regulations may mark 2026. European growth momentum is already better than that of the US and a surprise could be in the offing.
Politicians Are Increasingly Worried About Abuse On Social Media
Western democracies face a grim backdrop in terms of the rise of populism, vexatious impact of social media on public life and the vandalisation of Europe by Russia
Europe - Under Attack On All Sides
In the evolving multipolar world, Europe is having its ‘neo-con’ moment - its politicians are being mugged by reality, notably in terms of trade and drone and cyber attacks.
The US Has A K-Shaped Economy, At Least Its Not Pear-Shaped
The US economy is one where the owners of capital and the providers of labour are increasingly at odds with each other.
UK And France Are United In Fiscal Stresses
The UK and French governments face record levels of unpopularity and record levels of debt - there is no easy way out s they try to keep bond markets and voters happy.