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How Washington’s Signals are Reshaping the Western Response to the Ukraine War

Shifts in US rhetoric under Donald Trump are altering allied calculations over support for Ukraine and the wider security balance in Europe.

Europe’s Roadmap to a Truly Global Euro

For the euro to challenge the dollar, the EU must deepen financial integration, secure fiscal backstops and complete enlargement to obligated members.
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How Tax Rules and Institutional Incentives Starve Antibiotic Development

Tax regimes that reward short-term financial gains divert resources from antibiotic R&D, aggravating antimicrobial resistance and fiscal distortions.

Beyond Parties: How Local Councils Are Rewriting Climate Policy

Council votes from King’s Lynn to Kent show climate declarations can be reversed, shifting the battle over environmental commitments to local politics.

Why Brazil Should Think Twice Before Embracing Milei’s Economic Model

Experts warn that transplanting Javier Milei’s shock reforms to Brazil could risk social strain, market turbulence and greater external dependence.

How a Berlin Drama Rekindles Weimar Echoes Without Mirroring Today

The final season of Babylon Berlin returns to 1933, prompting debate on historical parallels and the risks of simplistic comparisons with contemporary Germany.

Why a Stronger Renminbi Won’t Fix Global Imbalances on Its Own

A firmer renminbi alone cannot correct global imbalances; underlying weak domestic demand in China must be addressed for durable adjustment.

Deadly Strike on Riyadh Airport Signals Deeper Shift in Gulf Security

Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport kills at least 13, wounds 300 and marks a turning point in regional security.