Transatlantic Talk, But No Transatlantic Trust
Europe is speaking in Washington, but nobody in the Trump White House is really listening. During a recent
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How AI Empowers Indian Villages
Ajay Banga’s point at the IMF Spring Meetings is best read as a challenge to move beyond AI
Is the Strait of Hormuz Truly Open for Business?
Iran’s recent declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” sounds like a step toward de-escalation amid the ongoing
Peru’s Never-Ending Thriller: Nine Presidents in Ten Years
Peru is living a political thriller worthy of a Netflix series, but without the tidy resolution. Since 2016, the Andean
Fuel for Thought: Energy Prices Grip the Midterms
Politics in Washington likes to pretend that energy is a matter of policy. Voters know better. When gasoline stays expensive,
Spain’s Bold Immigration Gambit: A Humanitarian Act or Economic Necessity?
When Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to grant legal status to nearly half a million unauthorized immigrants, reactions
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How a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Imperils Our Planet
The Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo undermines federal agencies' ability to combat climate change by ending Chevron deference, shifting interpretive
Lost Decade by Blackwill and Fontaine
In 2011, a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy was heralded by then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, marking a “Pivot to Asia.” This strategic
From Allies to Ambiguity: India’s Diplomatic Dilemma in Bangladesh
In the labyrinthine corridors of South Asian geopolitics, India stands at a precipice with the sudden exit of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The
From Tweets to Streets: The Social Media Storm Behind UK Riots
In the early hours of a somber morning nearly 30 years ago, the town of Dunblane, Scotland, was scarred forever by an atrocity that
I Thought I Disliked These Authors. But I Was Happy to be Wrong
Dear readers, The other day I was driving with my brother, who was playing D.J., when one of his song selections took me by
Australia’s Increasing Defense and Security Influence in the Indo-Pacific
Australia’s first comprehensive national defense strategy comes as Chinese coercion around Taiwan and in the South China Sea sparks heightened concerns about Beijing’s intentions
