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The global economy faces enormous challenges, from energy and food shocks, inflation, debt and a downturn in property, stock markets and economic growth. The Economist is hosting a series of virtual events to make sense of the situation and debate what policymakers, businesspeople and individuals can do to respond. Join our editors and correspondents for the first webinar on January 12th, when they discuss the threat of recession in many countries, how long it may last and the prospects for recovery. The panel welcomes questions from the audience to shape the conversation.

Russian missiles continue to batter Ukraine’s energy grid, as the Kremlin rejected an American offer for peace talks. Join our editors as they discuss the latest developments on the battlefield, diplomatic strategies, the West’s recent pledges to Ukraine and what to expect in 2023. They will also take questions from the audience.

Join our editor-in-chief and senior editors for a look back at the most important events of 2022. They will discuss how the war in Ukraine has reshaped geopolitics, challenges in China, polarisation in America, the global response to climate change—and more. They will also take questions from the audience.

Make sense of the year to come with Tom Standage, the deputy editor of The Economist and editor of The World Ahead 2023, as he lays out a provocative vision of the next 12 months. Tom will explain our editors’ predictions, highlighting the top 10 issues and trends that will shape 2023, including the global consequences of the war in Ukraine, the struggle to control inflation and China’s uncertain post-pandemic path. Tom will also be taking questions from the audience.

Join our Checks and Balance podcast team as they break down the results of the 2022 midterm elections. What does the outcome mean for Joe Biden’s legislative agenda, America’s economy and the war in Ukraine? How will this election shape the presidential race in 2024? Our webinar will explain the election’s impact on American politics and the world. Unlock American politics by listening to the Checks and Balance weekly podcast

Join our journalists as they look ahead to November’s COP27 summit, the United Nations climate change conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Our editors will discuss countries’ efforts to meet their climate commitments, action needed to alleviate the impacts of rising temperatures and how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has affected the transition to cleaner energy.

Join our Checks and Balance podcast team live as they answer your questions about America’s midterm elections, the last major electoral test before the presidential race in 2024. Our panel will discuss the forces influencing the contest, from inflation and the war in Ukraine to Donald Trump and abortion rights. Explore the most heated races and what their outcome means for America. Unlock American politics by listening to the Checks and Balance weekly podcast

The war has taken a menacing new turn, with Vladimir Putin reiterating his threats to use nuclear weapons as the Russian army faces setbacks. Join our editors as they discuss the latest developments, including the Ukraine army’s successes, the attacks on Kyiv and other cities, and the future of Western support as winter draws near. How vulnerable is Mr Putin to uneasy Russian public opinion and is there a way to de-escalate the conflict?

China is flexing its muscles and shaking up the international order. Join our editor-in-chief and China correspondents as they discuss China's strategy and the West's response. How likely is a move on Taiwan? Is conflict with America inevitable? Does China's Belt and Road initiative bring influence—or headaches? And how might China's relations with Russia evolve? We encourage you to submit questions in advance to help shape the discussion.

In a lightning counter-offensive, the Ukraine army has reclaimed territory in the east and sent Russian forces into disarray. Join our editors for a subscriber-only live webinar as they discuss the latest developments on the battlefield, the state of the Russian army, the views of the Russian public to the losses and what its leader, Vladimir Putin, may do next.