Across the world central governments face local covid-19 revolts
Devolved decision-making helps; but tensions between tiers of government are inevitable
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The pandemic has eroded democracy and respect for human rights
Strongmen have taken advantage of covid-19 in numerous ways
The scandal-hit market for passports and long-term visas is booming
The urge to escape covid-19 has given it a boost
Illegal fishing fleets plunder the oceans
They devastate seafood stocks and treat their crews abominably
Can the stain of forced and child labour be removed from cotton?
Ensuring that cotton clothing comes from ethical producers is more difficult than it seems
The pandemic may be leading to fewer babies in rich countries
And perhaps more in poor ones
Even as traditional globalisation has slowed, a new kind has sped up
Global hipster culture is spreading to even the world’s poorest countries
Calls to boycott the Beijing winter Olympics are growing stronger
The International Olympic Committee will be just as worried as China
Educational technology is coming of age during the pandemic
Nowhere more so than in India
What the world wants from Joe Biden
The president-elect will face a torrent of demands
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