Economy
When Tariffs Unite the World Against Washington
The Trump administration is once again threatening to impose high tariffs. White House allies worry…
Gas Diplomacy Ends the Stalemate, EU Targets Russia Again
A watered-down 21st sanctions package shows the EU can still act against Moscow unanimously, but…
Why Diesel Is the Most Vulnerable Fuel When Faced By Geopolitical Shocks
While crude oil grabs the headlines during conflict, it is diesel, the fuel powering trucks,…
Beijing Builds Its Own AI World Order, One Ally At A Time
Locked out of America's chip supply chains, China is answering with something Washington can't easily…
Brussels Weighs Its Options as Beijing Holds the Cards
Europe wants to punish China's dominance in green technology, but a trade war may be…
Trump says US will be ‘paid’ for guarding Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz Is Still Shut, Still Under Fire, and Now Up for a…
EU Considers Tougher Measures Against Israeli Settlement Economy
Twenty-Seven Governments, Three Options on the Table, Still No Agreement on Which Button to Press…
The Middle East Needs a New American Economic Strategy
Washington Found a Weapon Cheaper Than a Warship, and It's a Balance Sheet. One Quiet…
The Iran War Sent Its Bill Straight to Your Grocery Cart
Businesses and consumers are struggling with a bizarre conflict that is simultaneously happening and not…
The AI Race Reveals the Hidden Risks of Security Rules
A well-meaning regulatory effort in Congress intended to ensure American AI dominance over competing Chinese…
Brazil is set to cut into China’s rare earths dominance
Brazil is seeing increasing demand for its vast reserves of rare earth elements. Global mining…
Turkey Is Burning Through Its Gold Reserves
Ankara spent years building a wall of gold and foreign assets against the next crisis.…