| Geopolitics |
Faultlines shift as new alliances form After September 11, the world appeared to be witnessing a geopolitical realignment comparable to events after the Second World War. The question is whether this marks a lasting change or a lengthy confrontation between a prosperous democratic west and Islamic extremists. | | |
| Global Economy |
Recovery likely to be sluggish and uneven Although the outlook for the world economy may be troubling and uncertain, it still seems better than most people dared to hope in the dark days of last September. However, there is a danger that the wave of relief that has lifted the world's spirits will obscure the other problems of the US and global economy. | |