Dani Rodrik: Trump’s coalition could collapse under the weight of its own contradictions

Although Donald Trump came to office riding a wave of hostility against ‘elites,’ his enablers are leading members of the establishment and plutocracy. As was true during his first term, Trump has surrounded himself with a mix of conventional Republican politicians, Wall Street financiers, and economic nationalists. But this time, these groups have been joined…

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Bangladesh must strive to keep its success story going

Police were ordered to quell the unrest, and given permission to shoot if needed. By 5 August, nearly 300 people had been killed, and Hasina, under serious pressure from the Bangladeshi army, had resigned and fled the country. The controversial job-quota system, which came under fire amid increasing economic hardship, rising youth unemployment and soaring…

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