October: the longer view
The month's archives. - 2026/10 / perspective
In the October issue of Le Monde diplomatique's English edition, Renaud Lambert asserts that China gains from US global dominance, viewing Washington's actions as preferable to a contentious Sino-American rivalry. Beijing's development model, while ambitious, is curtailed by structures that impede its rise to global power leadership.
Renowned Hong Kong banker Charles Li expressed skepticism about China's eagerness to assume the mantle of the world's leading power, citing the responsibilities that accompany such a position. Earlier this year, the Brazilian edition of Le Monde diplomatique's Silvio Caccia Bava cautioned that Jair Bolsonaro's electoral defeat may not signal the end of Bolsonarism.
His son, Flávio, emerged as the frontrunner in the initial round of Brazil's presidential election this month. American influence reportedly swayed the electoral outcome. Settler violence in the West Bank, Albania's crackdown on tourism-related corruption, and a shift in the South Pacific nations' climate discourse from plea for aid to discussions on human rights and state accountability are all highlighted in this month's edition.
To explore the underlying narratives in these global events, readers can refer to Le Monde diplomatique's 'the longer view' each month. The complete archive is accessible online to subscribers.
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