Venezuela: Maduro’s end is near
After years of malicious activities and mounting crises, Caracas is facing international isolation and an unprecedented show of U.S. power…
AI and the future of energy policy
As artificial intelligence drives energy demand to new highs, tech giants are turning to a sector long sidelined in the push for a green…
Banks vs. fintechs: The battle over customer data
JPMorgan’s new data access fees threaten fintechs, potentially increasing costs for users and fueling the debate over who owns financial…
The election of Pope Leo XIV: Geopolitics of the papacy
In a world teetering between authoritarianism and apathy, the new pope has a choice – challenge injustice or repeat the mistakes of silence…
Crypto rising: Regulatory and policy implications
President Trump’s pro-crypto policies could spark renewed growth and innovation in the U.S. digital currency landscape.
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…
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…
The age of substitute religions
Having largely turned away from Christianity, society now relies on new ideologies for meaning
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…
Universities discouraging the exchange of ideas
Tertiary education increasingly fosters radical left-wing ideologies that undermine intellectual diversity and create an illusion of…
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?
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…
Digital geopolitics and the rise of cyberwarfare
Europe must undertake major reforms to protect itself amid the digitalization of economies, communications and security.
Public debt and credit ratings: The American case
The conventional narrative around sustainable debt levels obscures some core challenges staring at United States policymakers.
Scenarios for a ‘new normal’ in geopolitics
A period of globalization, prosperity and relative political calm since the end of the Cold War is over. What comes next is still in play.
Vatican geopolitics
The Church’s global influence will dwindle unless a new Catholic wave reverses current trends.