The Economist

Aktuelle Ausgabe 027/2026 vom 03.07.2026

Erscheinungsweise: wöchentlich

Die nächste Ausgabe erscheint am 10.07.2026.

Inhalt der Ausgabe 027/2026:

NATO ponders how to defend Eastern Europe as America pulls back
NATO allies are preparing for a potential reduction in US security commitments to Europe, shifting focus to strengthening defence along the eastern flank. Exercises in the Baltic region highlight efforts to secure the Suwałki corridor and improve rapid response capabilities. German armoured units training near Belarus underscore the growing emphasis on readiness, concealment and counter-drone warfare in a more uncertain security environment.

The AI boom and geopolitics are rewiring Asia’s oceans
Geopolitical tensions and the expansion of AI infrastructure are reshaping the strategic role of Asia’s oceans. New data cables linking major data centres are being routed away from China and key maritime chokepoints. At the same time, concerns are growing over the vulnerability of the roughly 700 submarine communication cables that form the backbone of global digital connectivity.

Happy birthday America, the ally Europe admires—questioningly
America is portrayed as both admired and troubling: Europe values its innovative dynamism and military clout, yet views extreme inequality, billionaire‑driven market faith and interventionist foreign policy with caution, prompting calls for greater European strategic autonomy within a US‑shaped world order.