David Rennie

London

Geopolitics Editor and Columnist at The Economist

Geopolitics Editor and columnist, co-host Drum Tower podcast @TheEconomist. Ex-Beijing, Washington, London, Brussels, Washington, Beijing, Sydney. Panelist @1a

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Articles

Australia prepares for a lonelier, harsher world

2 months ago | economist.com | David Rennie

The country has long relied on America for security and China for its prosperity. Those two pillars are wobblingAUSTRALIANS HAVE felt lucky but anxious since the first colonists waded ashore, over two centuries ago. An edge of insecurity endured even as Australia became prosperous, safe and envied: a liberal democracy with a resource-rich continent to itself, guarded by a deep blue moat on the bottom of the world.
What Gets Overlooked When Focusing on Test Scores

Dec 12, 2024 | outlooknewspapers.com | David Rennie

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) has become a cornerstone of evaluating academic achievement in California, providing metrics that classify students into performance categories like "Level 4" (standard exceeded) and "Level 3" (standard met). These scores are frequently used in discussions about the performance of a school district, but often without the context necessary to truly understand the nuances of student learning.
Getting China Right: A Conversation With David Rennie

Feb 15, 2024 | carnegieendowment.org | Aaron Miller |David Rennie

Late last year, the Economist asked an intriguing question: How scary is China? President Joe Biden’s administration clearly considers China a peer competitor to the United States and many in Congress view Beijing as a mortal threat. There’s no doubt that China poses serious challenges, even dangers in some areas, for America. But is Washington overlooking China’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities, and misunderstanding what China wants from America and the world? Are we getting China right?