The impact of events in 1979 continues to reverberate in the changing balance of power between the West and the East. Christopher Coker considers the consequences as China’s influence is felt through the world.

The current malaise of globalisation relates to a growing sense of internal paralysis in the major industrial countries and the sense that power politics have returned, says Harold James.

Financing common public goods such as measures to combat climate change and international financial instability requires multilateral co-operation between developing and developed actors, says Kemal Dervis.

From a cost perspective the merging of stock exchanges in a particular region makes perfect sense, but nationalistic politics dictates this cannot be, hence partnership is the only way forward, says Ruben Lee.

The risks of a US recession this year are high, and there is little likelihood that the rest of the global economy can uncouple itself to prevent a sharp global slowdown, writes Nouriel Roubini.

Regulators need to keep on top of banks, says Dr YV Reddy.

With demographic change and globalisation presenting fresh challenges, Rodrigo de Rato explains how the 60-year-old International Monetary Fund is adapting itself to new paradigms.

As world leaders, bankers and non-governmental organisations gather in Monterrey, Mexico, for the Financing for Development conference, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan tells The Banker about his hopes for the summit.