Thursday, December 6, 2007

The Economist, October 27, 2007


Armies of the future: Brains, not bullets
Western armies are good at destroying things. Can they be made better at building them?

The European Treaty: Give Europe a say
Sneaking a constitution through on the sly is a bad idea for all Europeans.

Poland: Sighs and relief
Poland's new government has plenty to do. Not repeating the mistakes of the past would be a start.

World economy: More trick than treat
Financial markets are jumpy. With good reason.

South Africa: Pick only the best
Pump cash into sport for poor blacks, but don't consider racial quotas for the top teams.

Irregular warfare: After smart weapons, smart soldiers
Irregular warfare may keep Western armies busy for decades. They will have to adapt if they're to overcome the odds that history suggests they're up against.

China's space programme: Ni hao, Moon
It is not a race, so long as China makes sure China gets there first.

Alibaba: Magic-carpet ride
The China bubble bumps into the dotcom bubble.

Biology: All systems go
A powerful way of studying biology looks set for take-off.

Cancer and allergies: Win some, lose some
Hyperactive immune systems may protect against cancer. Or vice versa.

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