The Economist, May 23, 2009

After India's election: Good news: don't waste it
The voters of the world's biggest democracy have given their government a precious second chance.

Emerging economies: Decoupling 2.0
The biggest emerging economies will recover faster than America.

Climate change and Congress: Weak medicine
Compromise has enfeebled America's cap-and-trade bill. A carbon tax would be better.

The end of Sri Lanka's war: Tainted triumph
A bloody victory won, Sri Lanka's government urgently needs to make peace with the Tamil minority.

Land deals in Africa and Asia: Cornering foreign fields
The Chinese and Arabs are buying poor countries' farms on a colossal scale. Be wary of the results.

Cleaning up Parliament: Political climate change
Britain's legislature needs a vigorous cleansing; but now is not the time to redesign government.

Small businesses in Europe: Humble but nimble
Europe's smaller firms are coping fairly well with the recession, in spite of their banks' reluctance to increase lending.

GM nears bankruptcy: Chapter 11 beckons
The carmaker's bondholders would rather take their chances in court.

The world's best banks: A short list
As the dust starts to settle, which banks deserve the most plaudits?

Satellites and global health: Remote diagnosis
Satellite data can suggest when and where epidemics will strike next.

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