Trump waives Russia sanctions, triggering backlash over Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump has suspended several Russia-related sanctions and tariffs under a law designed to pressure Moscow, citing US national interests. The decision has drawn …
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 a Floor, Not a Freeze
Congress is stalled on artificial-intelligence safeguards, but delay is not neutrality: it shifts risk onto the public.
AI Boom Masks a More Fragile Global Economy
The IMF’s brighter growth forecast rests on an investment surge that could deepen inequality and amplify the next downturn.
AI Needs Guardrails, Not Another Panic Cycle
As AI systems grow more capable, governments and companies must make safety rules enforceable rather than optional.
The World Economy’s New Collision Course
An AI-led investment boom is cushioning the shock of war and energy prices—but it may also be creating the next source of instability.
