William Gritten
William Gritten is a London-born, New York-based strategist and writer focusing on politics and international affairs.
Latest articles by William Gritten
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Benjamin Netanyahu indicted for bribery and fraud
In Depth Charges come at a fraught time for the country’s politics - and it is hard to see a way out for the prime minister
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Boris Johnson's Brexit tightrope
The Explainer With a December election looming, the British prime minister can't afford to make one wrong step
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German economy narrowly evades recession
In Depth A technical recession may have been avoided, but the German economy faces issues at home and abroad, and fiscal stimulus is unlikely
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Hong Kong braces for another weekend of violence
In Depth Clashes between police and protesters are reaching new levels of violence as mutual resentment embeds, and the city is grinding to a halt
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Are we witnessing a new Arab Spring?
In Depth Young people across the region are frustrated with the corruption and incompetence of their governments
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Royal Mail wins high court battle to stop postal strike
In Depth The vote to strike won by 97%, with a 76% turnout, but the judge ruled there were ‘irregularities’ in the process
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Beijing residents fearful after outbreak of plague
In Depth Chinese authorities say they have it under control, but citizens fear a lack of transparency might hide a wider contagion
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Would a new leader in Hong Kong change anything?
In Depth Reports that Carrie Lam may be replaced by her overlords in Beijing have prompted denials
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Has Google reached ‘quantum supremacy’?
In Depth IBM questions technology giant’s breakthrough in quantum computing
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Woodford funds suffer swift and ignominious collapse
Speed Read Star fund manager Neil Woodford’s reputation in tatters after a series of flawed investments
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Polish election: is democracy at stake?
In Depth Surging GDP and sweeping welfare investment mask concerns over government's authoritarian streak
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Nations ‘must unite now to counter global slowdown’
In Depth New IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva delivers a sharp warning about protectionist trade practices
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Last of Thomas Cook's stranded customers brought home
In Depth As 4,800 passengers returned yesterday, details emerged of the extent of the damage collapse has caused
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Jamal Khashoggi’s murder: one year on
In Depth Khashoggi was killed by members of the regime he criticised
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US set to impose tariffs on $7.5bn of European goods
In Depth World Trade Organisation ruling is the latest chapter in a 15-year dispute between Boeing and Airbus
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WTO reports sharp downturn in global trade forecasts
In Depth Slowdown blamed primarily on US-China trade war, as well as Brexit and changes in monetary policy
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North Korea launches missiles hours after agreeing US talks
In Depth No sooner were nuclear talks announced, reports emerged that Pyongyang had fired projectiles towards Japan
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Why are students protesting in Indonesia?
In Depth President Joko Widodo has tried to assuage protester's concerns amid increased violence, but their litany of grievances has grown.
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Forever 21 files for bankruptcy
In Depth The company's business model has failed as consumer behaviours have evolved, but they hope to live to fight another day.
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‘Boris Bus’ maker Wrightbus enters administration
In Depth Collapse has meant the loss of 1,200 jobs and comes as a devastating blow to the town of Ballymena
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Why the UK government is intervening in £4bn Cobham takeover
In Depth Critics say sale of UK defence and aerospace contractor to US firm runs counter to the national interest
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Hong Kong stock exchange offers to buy LSE for £32bn
In Depth Bid for London Stock Exchange met with concern over Hong Kong’s ties to Beijing
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Will Netanyahu win another term as Israel’s PM?
In Depth Polls have him tied with the opposition party in the second election in six months
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Hong Kong protesters win major concession - is it enough?
In Depth Carrie Lam formally withdraws the extradition bill that initially sparked the unrest
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