Saudi-Houthi fighting intensifies as Iran-linked attacks threaten regional stability
Fighting between Saudi-led forces and Yemen’s Houthi movement is intensifying, with reported strikes near Aden and Riyadh and an attack on a Saudi energy facility. Iran-linked att…
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.
Gaza’s Winter Test Is a Test of International Law
As civilians face another season of shortages, governments must treat humanitarian access as a legal duty, not a bargaining chip.
The Uneven Global Economy: AI Boom Meets Energy Shock
The IMF sees resilient growth, but war-driven energy costs and unequal access to AI are widening the risks facing poorer economies.
The World Needs More Cooperation, Not Less
As war, hunger and climate disruption deepen, governments are weakening the institutions built to manage crises.
The Global Economy’s Uneasy AI-War Balance
An AI investment surge is cushioning the economic shock from the Middle East war—but the IMF says resilience is nearing its limits.
