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Who is at the forefront of AI innovation?

Artificial intelligence innovation is rapidly advancing in the U.S. and China, with new AI models challenging established players and…

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Why countries worldwide are cautious of Chinese exports

Beijing’s aggressive export strategy faces mounting resistance worldwide. Even countries friendly to China are erecting barriers to…

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Donald Trump begins mandate as 47th President of the United States

The President issued an unprecedented series of executive orders in the early hours of his term, decisively dictating the political line…

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The age of substitute religions

Having largely turned away from Christianity, society now relies on new ideologies for meaning

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Romania and Bulgaria in the Schengen Area

Romania and Bulgaria are fully in the Schengen area as of 1 January 2025 with the consequent abolition of border controls. A boost to…

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Central banks weigh economic growth against inflation control

Despite some victories in the U.S. and the eurozone, policymakers now face the challenge of maintaining economic growth while restraining…

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Universities discouraging the exchange of ideas

Tertiary education increasingly fosters radical left-wing ideologies that undermine intellectual diversity and create an illusion of…

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Europe’s biggest challenge comes from within

Europe’s diverse cultures and shared Christian heritage have driven its historical success, but its identity is falling by the wayside.

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Mental health crisis: Societal cohesion vs. economic progress

The prevalence of mental health issues in an era of material progress begs the question: Is society to blame?

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The long-term effects of inflation include rising inequality

Inflation shifts investment from growth to speculation, slowing development and feeding social strife, but governments remain addicted to…

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Why Argentina might switch to the dollar

President Milei has proposed that Argentina adopt the U.S. dollar to help cure its economic woes. Politics and his own fiscal policy…

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Digital geopolitics and the rise of cyberwarfare

Europe must undertake major reforms to protect itself amid the digitalization of economies, communications and security.

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NATO history and role

NATO, as a collective security system, is based on the mutual commitment of its member states to defend each other against any external…

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100 years ago Liechtenstein embraced the Swiss franc

On April 11, 1924, the Principality of Liechtenstein officially adopted the Swiss franc as its legal tender, abandoning the Austrian krone.…

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The U.S.-China tug-of-war over chips and capital

The U.S. and China are wrangling over Western investment into chips and other advanced technologies, with the long-term consequences of…

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Public debt and credit ratings: The American case

The conventional narrative around sustainable debt levels obscures some core challenges staring at United States policymakers.