7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama, Triggering Tsunami Warnings
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama, causing a cathedral to collapse and prompting tsunami warnings across the region. The scale of the quake and potential coastal impact mak…
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 Overshoot Is No Excuse for Political Surrender
As a powerful El Niño looms before COP31, governments should trade symbolic promises for delivery that protects vulnerable communities.
The Global Economy’s New Three-Way Squeeze
Energy shocks, artificial-intelligence investment and record debt are reshaping the outlook for growth, inflation and public policy.
AI Safety Needs Rules, Not Regulatory Theater
As governments rush to control advanced AI, the strongest safeguards will be enforceable, evidence-based and coordinated across borders.
The AI Boom Meets Its Energy and Debt Test
Record chip demand is lifting growth and markets, but higher energy prices and public debt are exposing the boom’s vulnerabilities.
