Clive Crook

Clive Crook is a senior editor of The Atlantic and a columnist for Bloomberg View. He was the Washington columnist for the Financial Times, and before that worked at The Economist for more than 20 years, including 11 years as deputy editor. Crook writes about the intersection of politics and economics. More

Crook writes about the intersection of politics and economics.

Britain, Its Muslims, and the War on Terror

For years, British politics has preferred to ignore the issues posed by the unassimilated Muslim minority.

Beijing Has Budged on the Yuan. It Doesn't Really Help.

Both China and the United States need to remember that good economic policy starts at home.

The New New Economy Will Be All About Energy

With a gentle push from the federal government, America's dependence on oil will shrink much faster than people think. And it would be good if it did.

The G-8: How to Make a Success Out of a Stunt

The G-8 summit in Scotland will qualify as more than a political stunt if the gathering spurs an increase in well-designed aid to Africa.

After 'Non' and 'Nee,' Where Does Europe Go Now?

In rejecting the new European constitution, voters in France and the Netherlands have done themselves and their fellow citizens of the European Union a great favor.

Why Does Capitalism Get Such A Bum Rap?

The idea that capitalism is the enemy of social progress calls for an impressive resistance to some large and pretty obvious facts.

How France Might Astound Europe—and Do It Some Good

It appears that French voters are going to reject the new European Union constitution. What will that mean for Europe?

Blair Is Unpopular. He Will Win Anyway.

Blair, once so popular, once so trusted, is now regarded by voters as a hollow waffler.

Shock and Awe Come to the World Bank

The Bush administration's critics at home and abroad are astounded, scandalized, and reeling from the decision to name Paul Wolfowitz the next head of the World Bank.

America's Economy: More Fragile Than It Looks

Steps to curb the budget deficit would make the U.S. economy, and the world economy, much safer.

A Strange Twist in the Politics of Northern Ireland

Recent developments in Northern Ireland offer some sobering lessons for those who would negotiate with terrorists.

Are America and Europe Now Friends? Maybe Not for Long

What separates the U.S. and Europe is not just differences in style, but differences in substance—some that are intractable.

Iraq's Election, and What Comes Next

The U.S. can still redeem its misadventure in Iraq, despite all the administration's mistakes.

Rethinking the Case for Helping Poor Countries

The U.N. report puts moral pressure on whoever reads it to demand action of their governments.

The Biggest Story in Photos

Early Monsoon Rains Flood Northern India

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