The Economics of AI
The world is on the cusp of a profound transformation, driven by the accelerating development and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This technological revolution, poised to redefine industries, economies, and…
The Ukraine War’s Unintended Consequence: Russia’s Diminished Global Influence
By Nina L. Khrushcheva New York – May 13, 2026 Far from restoring Russia’s great-power status, the Ukraine war has left Russia stretched so thin that it has repeatedly failed…
Donald Trump’s War in Iran: A Reckoning with Superpower Suicide Fueled by Democratic Decay and Deepening Inequality
The United States finds itself entangled in a devastating conflict in Iran, a war that is not only proving to be a profound strategic miscalculation but also a stark symptom…
Recommitting to Childhood Immunization: A Critical Juncture for Global Health Security
The global community stands at a critical crossroads regarding childhood immunization, a cornerstone of public health that has seen decades of remarkable progress now facing significant setbacks. As leaders convene…
Economists Project Persistent Inflation Surge Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Economic Landscape
The nation’s leading economists are signaling a sustained period of elevated inflation, predicting that the current surge will likely intensify over the coming months. A recent survey conducted by the…
China’s Strategic Shift: From Pragmatic Authoritarianism to Mao-Style Totalitarianism Under Xi Jinping
Under Xi Jinping, China is moving steadily away from the pragmatic authoritarianism of the reform era toward the restoration of Mao-style totalitarianism. Two recent books argue that Xi’s political ascent…
Markets Price In Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hike for First Time in Current Cycle as Inflation Surges
Markets are signaling a significant shift in Federal Reserve policy, with traders now pricing in an interest rate hike as the central bank’s next move for the first time in…
The Global AI Landscape: Beyond the US-China Binary
Judging by most of the media coverage of the global AI "race," the United States and China are the two dominant players, and every other country and organization is at…
California’s Bold Vision: Navigating the Crossroads of Innovation, Labor, and Inequality
California is not only America’s largest state economy but also its most consequential laboratory for democratic governance and market capitalism. What California tries, the rest of the country eventually considers,…
A Sino-American Trade Truce and Reopened Strait of Hormuz Could Signal a Welcome Reduction in Global Economic Tail Risks
SINGAPORE – The recent summit between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, carefully orchestrated to project an image of parity, offered a potential respite from the…
