Simon Kuper

I include myself in the under-reporting of the most consequential global stories

Liberals have learnt pessimism since 2016. This time, we are neither baffled nor energised by Trump’s win

Simon Kuper and Anjana Ahuja select their must-read titles

Trump loves fossil fuels but his sidekick Musk wants a piece of the action

Contrary to our fantasy, it is not all 35-hour weeks, long holidays and leisurely lunches (well, maybe the latter)

Surrounded by an unfriendly Russia, China and Trump-led US, how should Europeans respond? 

Modern historians are wary of ascribing change to individuals. Could that be about to change?

A drought-hit province provides glimpses of the planet’s next phase 

Is what’s good for America’s richest men also good for America?

Divorce sucks but could be a chance to restart from a better place