On topic, I’d have technological development in 3rd place behind the top two in the poll, and, as @FF43 says above, the changing geopolitics and the rise of China probably in 4th. (View Post)

Also good to see a few stories in recent weeks about Ukranian orphans. Again, those of us who have folllowed closely know the horrific story, but these war crimes are now getting a wider audience. (View Post)

Economic growth in the medium term is almost perfectly invertly correlated with energy prices. Sadly, Ed Miliband appears to be on a mission to make some of the world’s most expensive energy even mor… (View Post)

Yes, the better approach is free zones and tax breaks for businesses setting up in these locations, not picking winners or handing out piles of taxpayer cash with added bureaucracy and corruption. Li… (View Post)

Can’t be more than a point between them on the scorecards. Three minutes to go! (View Post)