The Economist, July 19, 2008PDF | English | 2.7 MB
The financial crisis claims another two victims -- and once again the taxpayer picks up the pieces.
Barack Obama on tour: Welcome, Mr would-be PresidentBut foreigners would be wise to temper their Obamamania, if only to limit future disappointment.
Al-Qaeda's global jihad: How to win the war within IslamIn the long run, al-Qaeda will be defeated by Muslims, not foreigners. But the West can still help.
Trade: Remember Doha?An opportunity to cheer up the world economy.
The International Criminal Court: Justice or expediency in Sudan?In an imperfect world, there is still a need to weigh the demands of both.
Piracy: Look for the silver liningPiracy is a bad thing. But sometimes companies can turn it to their advantage.
A special report on al-QaedaAl-Qaeda has made terrorism truly global, to deadly effect. But it may yet prove to be its own worst enemy, says Anton La Guardia.
Aviation: Crisis? What crisis?The airlines are suffering, but the order books of Boeing and Airbus are bulging.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: End of illusionsA series of articles on the crisis gripping the world economy and global markets starts where it all began -- with America's deeply flawed system of housing finance.
Cognition nutrition: Food for thoughtEat your way to a better brain.
