Lionel Barber
European Edition Editor.

After September 11, the world appeared to be witnessing a geopolitical realignment comparable to events after the Second World War. One-time adversaries have become new-found allies. The question is whether this marks a lasting realignment or a lengthy confrontation between a prosperous, democratic west and Islamic extremists.

During the World Economic Forum, FT.com gave readers the chance to pose their questions on global political isues to Lionel Barber. A selection of the questions and answers are published below:

American's unilateralist itch - controlled after September 11?

Will India be a geopolitical loser after the US terrorist attacks?

China and India compete for investment flow.

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Faultlines shift as new alliances form - follow this link.

Ed Crooks
Economics Editor.

Although the outlook for the world economy is uncertain, it may prove better than most people dared to hope in the dark days of last September. Despite the glimmers of hope provided by some economic indicators, serious problems persist.

During the World Economic Forum, FT.com gave readers the chance to pose their questions on global economic isues to Ed Crooks. A selection of the questions and answers are published below:

Global productivity growth

The eurozone's divergent economies

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Recovery likely to be sluggish and uneven - follow this link.

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