Hello from the FT, for the final edition of Editor’s Digest in 2024. And what a dramatic year we’ve had. Elections, wars, and the biggest story of all — the return of Donald Trump, and what it means for the US and for the world — kept our newsroom busy.
We thought hard about who should be our Person of the Year in 2024. You won’t be surprised to learn that Trump was the choice. This is, to be clear, not an endorsement, but rather a recognition of a remarkable comeback.?
When Trump?left the White House in January 2021, most people assumed he would never return. He had just helped to goad a violent mob assault on the US Capitol; much of America and the world agreed with Joe Biden that the Trump presidency was “an aberrant moment”. Do read the Person of the Year profile, written by our US national editor Edward Luce.
- Tengbo Yang was named this week as the alleged Chinese spy linked to the UK’s Prince Andrew, reviving questions about the extent of Chinese influence in the upper reaches of UK politics. Our China experts explained the role of the shadowy agency he allegedly served.
- Jaguar has had a dramatic rebrand, which has divided opinion. Will it pay off? Last weekend’s essay detailed the inside story of Jaguar’s extraordinary corporate decision.
- Tadamon, a desolate Damascus suburb, was transformed into a brutal industrial killing field by forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad during Syria’s civil war. This vivid dispatch by our reporters in Syria shows the true scale of the atrocities.
- A global mental health crisis has gripped the world. Our new series examines how governments and employers are tackling the effects. In the second instalment, our science editor Michael Peel explored the innovative new tech replacing traditional therapies. (Free to read)
- It has often been said that voters make decisions because of “the economy, stupid”. According to the FT’s international politics commentator Janan Ganesh, it’s not all that straightforward.
- Lars Windhorst is a charismatic financier with a criminal past. His is a story of superyachts, spies and scandal, and big bets which then came crashing down. In this fascinating FT Film, we examined what went wrong — even asking Windhorst himself. (Free to watch)
PS US policymakers yesterday made their third consecutive interest rate cut. What does it mean for markets? Get award-winning financial commentary from Robert Armstrong in his Unhedged newsletter. Sign up for a free trial here.
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3 周Trump is more than just a political beast—he’s a hurricane in a red tie, a grandmaster of the absurd who turns every stage into a spectacle of epic proportions. With each exaggerated gesture and each syllable rolled out with theatrical flair, he doesn’t just dominate—he devours. He polarizes society like a double-edged sword, slicing through hope and fear with the precision of a surgeon—one who, let’s be honest, probably skipped a few ethics classes. He is the storm that doesn’t just tear through the sky but rattles the very foundations of reason, leaving behind a landscape where his supporters dance among the ruins while his critics clutch their heads in despair. https://www.angelogeorgedecripte.blog/en/post/the-trump-donald
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1 个月The titans often operate beyond moral frameworks, whether we like it or not. But behind the face, there’s a carefully orchestrated effort to build an image for a world that constantly demands more. I’ve written a short piece sharing my thoughts on Trump as a personal brand. Feel free to check it out! https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/self-symbol-hidden-influence-personal-branding-mindfield-per%25C3%25BA-wetze/
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