In his first week, new UK PM Burnham proclaimed himself protector of pubs, in a signal he believes the politics of the pub within the UK is worthy of concern. He is right. Yet the pint of lager on the bar can also be considered within an international frame. If you want to understand why the globalised world economy leaves people confused and feeling dislocated, then sit down, have a beer, and it might start to become clearer. The world’s brewing industry giants offer reflect