GENEVA/PARIS — When the European Union sits down to deliberate over what constitutes a strategic economic asset, its gaze is invariably drawn to the volatile horizons of global technology and heavy industry. Brussels fixates on semiconductors, advanced batteries, critical rare earth minerals, and green hydrogen—commodities where foreign rivals like China…
By Gabriela Ramos Published: September 14, 2026 Section: Innovation & Technology Main Facts The debate over the trajectory of artificial intelligence reached a critical inflection point following a provocative essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. In a 3,850-word manifesto titled "Pace the Frontier," Amodei called for an industry-wide slowdown in…
By Stephen Holmes Published: September 14, 2026 NEW YORK — At first glance, the rising tide of populist anxiety regarding immigration and the growing community pushback against the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers share a common psychological DNA. Both phenomena reflect deep-seated insecurities about individual and collective agency…
RIO DE JANEIRO — Six months into the devastating war involving Iran, the ongoing standoff and closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to violently rattle the global economy. While international traders, financial institutions, and governments frantically monitor the maritime chokepoint for signs of military escalation, households and corporations worldwide…
LONDON — History rarely repeats itself in exact terms, but it frequently rhymes. In the mid-1980s, the global economy found itself strained to a breaking point by towering external deficits, a runaway US dollar, and aggressive protectionist pressures. The resolution required a bold, coordinated act of statecraft: the 1985 Plaza…
WASHINGTON, DC — Across the globe, democratic governance is facing an unprecedented crisis of legitimacy. According to recent data from the V-Dem Institute, a staggering 74 percent of the world’s population now lives under autocratic rule. Even among citizens fortunate enough to reside in established democracies, profound disillusionment has taken…
NEW YORK — As developing nations grapple with compounding macroeconomic imbalances, severe debt distress, and narrowing pathways to sustainable growth, the architecture of international financial rescue is facing an unprecedented stress test. Against this turbulent global backdrop, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has initiated its official Review of Program Design…
