By Jeffrey Frankel July 20, 2026 Fifty-two years have passed since the Carnation Revolution dismantled the Estado Novo—the longest-running authoritarian regime in Western Europe. Today, Portugal stands as a testament to the transformative power of democratic integration, functioning as a stable anchor within the European Union and the eurozone. Yet,…
The global art market, which has spent the better part of the last two years navigating geopolitical uncertainty, high interest rates, and cautious economic sentiment, is officially finding its footing. According to newly released data from Christie’s, the world’s leading auction house has recorded a robust $4.5 billion in revenue…
