Whether we still believe in a "leader of the free world," the idea the American president holds the title has maintained a foothold, however vague, in many people's minds. Earth-shaking events — which now include Covid-19 — have a way of challenging such commonplaces. Now that the U.S. has become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, other heads of state have the chance to step up and provide examples of authority with skill, potentially shifting the global balance of power. As we search for leadership, we may discover that the world order is no longer what it once was. If Trump Won't Lead the World, Others Must — Michael R. Bloomberg No, Sweden Isn't a Miracle Coronavirus Model — Lionel Laurent Oil's Collapse Is a Geopolitical Reset In Disguise — Meghan O'Sullivan Trump's Coronavirus 'Orders' Are Just Suggestions — Noah Feldman Christine Lagarde Can't Solve the Covid-19 Crisis — Ferdinando Giugliano Trump's Recovery Plan Looks Like a Fantasy — Jonathan Bernstein Davos Man May Be a Victim of the Pandemic — Mark Gilbert Trump Finds Time to Start Wooing Putin Again — Eli Lake Why Germany Will Never Be Europe's Leader — Andreas Kluth The Right Way to Reopen — Editorial Board This is the Theme of the Week edition of Bloomberg Opinion Today, a roundup of our top commentary published every Sunday. |
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