THE JUNE ISSUE

The world is changing.
The traditional powerhouses of Western Europe are suffering from low birth rates, aging populations and muted growth, while Donald Trump’s policies are destroying confidence in the US along with many of the long- term relationships it has enjoyed with trusted allies.
All of this has created a power vacuum and the question is: who will fill it?

The obvious candidates are the shining lights of the emerging world, the Brics nations, which are expected to generate most of the world’s future growth given their abundance of natural resources and younger workforce.

However, the bloc is diverse and is far from harmonious. It has welcomed many new members who are at various stages of their developments and do not see eye-to-eye on some issues. Indeed, Saudi Arabia and Argentina declined the offer to join.
So are we at the dawn of a new world order, or will the US remain the world’s most influential economy? To find out, read our June cover story.