Houthi attacks disrupt Riyadh as regional conflict escalates
Deadly Houthi attacks have disrupted life in Riyadh, prompting the closure of the Saudi capital’s airport and delays to an Asian Champions League match. Saudi authorities extended…
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 Another Delay
Europe’s first major AI rulebook is entering enforcement; the case for caution must not become an excuse for regulatory drift.
The Energy Shock Is Rewriting the Global Economic Agenda
The Iran war, disrupted oil routes and renewed inflation are testing governments’ ability to protect households without deepening debt.
AI Safety Cannot Be Left to Voluntary Promises
The latest industry commitments are welcome, but public rules—not corporate goodwill—must define the limits of frontier AI.
The Energy Shock Behind the Iran Crisis
Rising oil prices, fragile shipping routes and high debt are turning a regional conflict into a test for the global economy.
