Acclaimed economist Eswar S. Prasad argues that the very forces expected to stabilise the world order are fuelling disarray. Globalisation has deepened inequality in many countries, stoked political backlash and triggered trade wars. we are caught in a destructive feedback loop between economics, domestic politics, and geopolitics. With instability the new status quo, we need radical solutions to reinvigorate the world economy, prioritise common aspirations – and halt the downward spiral.

The top US judicial body issued rulings on Tuesday in three important cases, as it brought to a close another momentous nine-month term heavily focused on legal disputes involving Trump and his administration. Dissenting liberal justices in one ruling said it ⁠handed too much power to the president, allowing him even to act in defiance of laws.

How Britain is governed is a question that has only been made more complicated by the latest local and devolved election results.

Launched this week – in this second edition of its captives survey, Airmic continues to seek better understanding of the priorities and experiences of our members. New areas covered in this iteration of the survey include captives governance and access to reinsurance.