Russia launches massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine
Russia says it launched a major barrage against Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, targeting military-industrial, port and ship-repair infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities reporte…
A Fractured World, and No Easy Off-Ramp
War, trade, AI, and climate shocks converged on a week that exposed the limits of global coordination.
A World of Friction, No Easy Off-Ramp
War, elections, markets, AI, and energy all moved at once — and none moved cleanly.
AI Rules Need Enforcement, Not Just Expansion
The EU’s new transparency duties offer a useful test: can regulation protect the public without freezing beneficial innovation?
The Iran War’s Global Economic Shock
Seven months into the conflict, energy risks, inflation and stalled diplomacy are reshaping the choices facing governments and markets.
The Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Governed by Force Alone
As the Iran war strains trade and energy markets, diplomacy is not a concession but the only durable form of security.
The Iran War’s Economic Shock Is Becoming Global
A conflict centered on energy routes is testing governments, markets and the limits of economic pressure.
