UK deploys fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The United Kingdom says it will deploy RAF fighter jets to help protect Saudi Arabia from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group. The move signals a widening regional security crisis as …
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.
Climate Rules Need Stability, Not Political Whiplash
The fight over U.S. power-plant pollution rules shows why durable climate policy must protect both affordability and investment.
The Global Economy’s Uneven AI Lifeline
The IMF’s latest forecast reveals a world economy sustained by technology investment while war, energy costs and debt deepen the divide.
AI’s Power Bill Should Not Be a Public Secret
As data centers expand, governments must make operators—not ordinary ratepayers—carry the costs and risks of the AI boom.
The AI Boom Is Keeping the World Economy Afloat—For Now
The IMF sees resilient global growth, but war, inflation and unequal access to AI are widening the risks beneath the headline numbers.
