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War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The global economic outlook has deteriorated as conflict in the Middle East disrupts growth momentum and increases uncertainty. What was initially expected to be a year of steady expansion has…
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Reforming Europe Under Pressure
Europe economic reforms have become increasingly urgent as the region faces renewed energy shocks linked to geopolitical conflict. Growth is slowing, inflation pressures are rising, and policymakers must respond under…
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Asia’s Economic Resilience Is Being Tested by the Energy Shock
Asia economic resilience is being tested as the region faces a significant energy shock linked to geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. Although Asia entered 2026 with strong growth momentum,…
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Global Imbalances: Old Questions, New Answers?
Global current account imbalances are widening again after a period of relative stability following the global financial crisis. This trend raises concerns about financial instability, uneven growth, and the risk…
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Adequate Reserves Shield Economies From Shocks and Strengthen Resilience
Foreign exchange reserves play a critical role in strengthening economic resilience, particularly for emerging and developing economies facing global shocks. As geopolitical tensions and financial fragmentation increase, maintaining adequate reserves…
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How the War in the Middle East Is Affecting Energy, Trade, and Finance
The Middle East war impact on the global economy is being transmitted through three main channels: energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets. Although the shock is global, its effects…
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The Middle East War Will Have an Uneven Impact on the Western Hemisphere
The Middle East war impact on the Western Hemisphere is shaping a new phase of economic uncertainty for the region. Although many countries entered 2026 with stable growth and controlled…
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Multilateral Development Finance 2026
The Multilateral Development Finance 2026 report by the OECD analyzes how global development financing is evolving in response to rising economic pressures, climate challenges, and shifting geopolitical priorities. The report…
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Foundations for Growth and Competitiveness 2026
The Foundations for Growth and Competitiveness 2026 report by the OECD examines the structural factors shaping long-term economic growth and productivity across countries. It responds to a clear concern: economic…
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Economic Outlook, Interim Report March 2026
OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report March 2026 – Testing Resilience The OECD Economic Outlook March 2026 examines how the global economy is being tested by rising geopolitical tensions and economic…
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Pay Transparency in Progress: Valuing Jobs, Closing Gender Pay Gaps
The OECD report Pay Transparency in Progress examines how pay transparency tools are being used to address persistent gender pay gaps across member countries. It highlights that progress toward pay…
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Has far-right populism peaked in Europe?
Far-right populism in Europe has been a defining political force over the past decade, reshaping elections and public discourse across multiple countries. However, recent electoral outcomes and shifting political dynamics…
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The Poverty Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
World Bank Group. Open Knowledge The poverty cost of greenhouse gas emissions highlights a central tension in global development: economic growth reduces poverty today but contributes to climate change that…
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The Iran War Is Highlighting and Expanding
Council on Foreign Relations. The Iran War Is Highlighting—and Expanding—Authoritarian Collaboration The Iran war has brought renewed attention to the rise of authoritarian collaboration among global powers. This trend reflects…
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How the Iran War Could Drive a Historic Hunger Crisis
The Iran war hunger crisis highlights how geopolitical conflict can rapidly escalate into a global humanitarian emergency. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have not only affected energy markets but…
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China Is Planning Decades Ahead on Clean Energy. The U.S. Has Other Priorities.
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert take The China clean energy strategy outlined in its latest Five-Year Plan highlights a long-term national commitment to dominate low-carbon technologies. In contrast, the United…
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Many Countries Eliminated Measles. Why Is It Coming Back in the U.S. and Globally?
Council on Foreign Relations. Health The measles resurgence has become a growing global concern despite decades of successful vaccination efforts. Once declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, measles…
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An ‘Open for Open’ Hormuz Deal Could Break the Iran Stalemate
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert Take The proposed Hormuz deal offers a potential path to ease tensions between the United States and Iran amid stalled negotiations. As both countries remain…
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With Hormuz Closed, China Is Wiring the Globe’s Clean Energy Future
The article With Hormuz Closed, China Is Wiring the Globe’s Clean Energy Future by David M. Hart analyzes how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating the China…
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Six Reasons Claude Mythos Is an Inflection Point for AI—and Global Security
The article Six Reasons Claude Mythos Is an Inflection Point for AI—and Global Security by Gordon M. Goldstein analyzes how the emergence of Claude Mythos represents a turning point in…
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Where Rising Climate Risks and Insurance Costs Will Hit Hardest
The article Where Rising Climate Risks and Insurance Costs Will Hit Hardest by Manann Donoghoe examines how climate change is driving a climate risk insurance affordability crisis in the United…
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How Long Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Last?
Brookings. Commentary Podcast The Brookings podcast How Long Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Last? analyzes the scale, causes, and implications of the ongoing China real estate crisis duration. The discussion…
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The Global Water Crisis
Council on Foreign Relations. The Global Water Crisis: Stress, Scarcity, and Conflict Updated on March 20, 2026, this CFR Backgrounder by Diana Roy, Claire Klobucista, and Kali Robinson examines the…
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The U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Council on Foreign Relations. The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? The backgrounder The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? analyzes the dynamics shaping the U.S.-China trade relationship…
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Taiwan Explained
Council on Foreign Relations. Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved The backgrounder Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved…
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AI for Social Risk Forecasting and Explanation
World Bank. AI for Social Risk Forecasting and Explanation: The Power of Machine Learning–Based Social Risk Models. The paper explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can improve the…
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The Easy Win That Could Help Unlock the Strait of Hormuz
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert Take The article The Easy Win That Could Help Unlock the Strait of Hormuz by Sam Vigersky argues that establishing a humanitarian corridor Strait of…
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Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control
Council on Foreign Relations. Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control—and the Industry Knows It. The article Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control—and the Industry Knows It…
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The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad
The article The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad by Michael Froman examines the emerging AI sovereignty paradox and its implications for global governance and security. At its core,…
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How the Iran War Confirmed, Contradicted, and Complicated U.S. Policy
The article How the Iran War Confirmed, Contradicted, and Complicated U.S. Policy by Elisa Ewers and Ariane Tabatabai examines how the recent conflict has tested long-standing assumptions behind Iran policy.…