Iran War and Yemen Escalation Raise Fears of Wider Middle East Conflict
Iran-linked forces reportedly targeted an Aramco site in Riyadh as fresh Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen, while Washington weighs renewed major combat operations against Iran. The simu…
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 Should Not Be Written by AI’s Biggest Spenders
As technology companies pour money into the 2026 elections, democratic oversight must catch up with artificial intelligence.
The Middle East War Is Becoming a Global Economic Shock
Rising energy risks are testing governments, central banks and the resilience of an AI-fuelled global economy.
The EPA’s Climate Retreat Is a Bet Courts Should Test
Rolling back power-plant and vehicle rules may promise flexibility, but it shifts long-term costs onto households and future administrations.
The Iran Crisis Is Becoming a Wider Test of Power
Washington’s military pressure, Tehran’s economic weakness and regional uncertainty are narrowing the space for diplomacy.
