By Filip Milačić, Eli Rau, and Susan Stokes September 16, 2026 VIENNA / CHICAGO Main Facts The political landscape across Western democracies is undergoing a profound and volatile transformation. Radical right-wing parties have made sweeping electoral gains in recent years, systematically capitalizing on public anxiety by linking the complex issue…
Main Facts The ongoing conservation challenge surrounding the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) has catalyzed a high-tech collaborative initiative led by the Whale and Vessel Safety (WAVS) Taskforce. Rather than relying on blanket regulatory mandates—such as broad, mandatory speed restrictions across wide swaths of the Eastern Seaboard—the WAVS Taskforce…
