The Iran Standoff and the Future of Oil
AUSTIN—More than nine weeks into the three-day war on Iran—recently declared “over” by the White House even as threats continue—it is not yet possible to disentangle rationales and pretexts. What…
Europe’s Misguided Response to the Iran Energy Shock: A Missed Opportunity for Green Transition
May 6, 2026 Daniel Gros European governments’ initial responses to the escalating energy crisis triggered by the conflict involving Iran have demonstrably missed the mark. Instead of offering broad-based subsidies…
Private Sector Job Growth Surpasses Expectations in April, Bolstering Stable Labor Market Amid Persistent Inflation
Private sector job creation in April significantly outpaced forecasts, offering a robust indicator of a resilient labor market and potentially dimming prospects for imminent interest rate reductions by the Federal…
Jerome Powell’s Enduring Fed Influence: A Legacy Defined by Resilience and Lingering Questions
As Jerome Powell prepares to conclude his second term as Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve on May 15, 2026, his tenure is poised to be remembered as a period…
India’s Urbanization Imperative: Bridging the Gap Between Growth and Governance for Economic Prosperity
May 5, 2026 By Shishir Gupta, Utkarsh Patel, and Rishita Sachdeva India’s rapid urbanization, a demographic tidal wave reshaping the nation’s socio-economic landscape, is currently a double-edged sword. While cities…
Justice, Stability, and the Tainted Elite: Syria’s Dilemma in Prosecuting Former Regime Perpetrators
The question of how to address the crimes of a toppled regime—the killers, torturers, and their enablers—is a perpetual and agonizing challenge for successor governments. Striking a delicate balance between…
Federal Reserve Officials Divided on Interest Rate Guidance Amidst Inflationary Pressures
Federal Reserve officials who dissented from the latest post-meeting statement expressed reservations not about the decision to hold interest rates steady, but about the committee’s forward-looking guidance, arguing that signaling…
The Complex Victory: Hungary’s Election and the Nuances of Toppling Illiberal Populism
May 4, 2026 By Jan-Werner Mueller Advocates of liberal democracy worldwide have widely celebrated Péter Magyar’s significant electoral success in Hungary, viewing it as a crucial setback for Viktor Orbán’s…
