Fernanda López
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The Iran War’s Hidden Front: Food, Water, and Fertilizer
Strategic Chokepoint First, the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz threatens a critical artery of global trade. A large share of oil, liquefied natural gas, and fertilizer exports move through…
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The Iran War Is Breaking Global Humanitarian Aid Efforts
Global Humanitarian Aid Under Pressure Initially, the war in Iran has severely disrupted global humanitarian aid systems. Consequently, supply chains for disaster relief have slowed while transportation routes have become…
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Does Chinese investment in US clean energy sectors help or hurt America?
Global Context First, Chinese investment in clean energy must be understood within the broader competition between the United States and China to dominate future energy technologies. China has invested heavily…
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Tracking trade amid uncertain and changing tariff policies
Changing Trade Policy Landscape After decades of relative stability, U.S. trade policy shifted significantly beginning in 2018, marked by rising tariffs and increasing uncertainty for global trade flows. Consequently, tariffs…
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Sovereignty, safety, and scale: Takeaways from the India AI Impact Summit
Global Shift in the AI Agenda First, global discussions on artificial intelligence are moving beyond narrow safety concerns toward broader questions of deployment, economic development, and societal impact. Consequently, the…
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The AI durability of built environment careers
En: Think TanksContext of the Built Environment First, infrastructure systems such as transportation, energy, water, broadband, and buildings require millions of workers to construct, operate, and maintain essential facilities. Meanwhile, aging infrastructure,…
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What happens when AI companies compete with customers?
Expansion of AI Companies into Applications First, major AI model providers increasingly expand into application markets to recover massive infrastructure costs required to develop and operate large AI systems. Consequently,…
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Indo – Pacific perspectives on the prospect of a US – China G2
Regional debate over a possible G2 Perspectives across the Indo-Pacific evaluate whether a closer relationship between the United States and China could resemble a “G2,” meaning a system dominated by…
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The US Postal Service’s fiscal crisis
Origins of the Fiscal Crisis Initially, the modern United States Postal Service was designed to connect the nation through personal, educational, and business correspondence. However, technological change has weakened that…
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Restoring the voices that transformed American history and democracy
Historical Truth and Democracy Understanding First, understanding American identity requires acknowledging both freedom and oppression. Learning about slavery, disenfranchisement, and Indigenous displacement reveals the foundations shaping democratic institutions and national…
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Fair drug prices requires legislation, not executive orders
Rising Drug Prices in the United States First, prescription drug costs in the United States exceed those in most developed countries, creating pressure on policymakers to pursue aggressive reforms targeting…
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Leveraging the USMCA to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains in North America
En: Think TanksStrategic Importance of Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals occupy a strategic position linking trade, innovation, and public health security in North America. Moreover, the industry combines high-value exports with essential medical goods required…
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Confronting and addressing rising energy bills linked to data centers
Rising Electricity Costs Electricity prices are increasing faster than overall inflation, creating financial pressure on households and contributing to higher rates of service disconnections and energy insecurity. Growing Energy Demand…
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Collaborative insights from Education House Doha: Education for the era of human flourishing and AI
En: Think TanksEducation in the Age of AI First, global education systems are rapidly adapting to artificial intelligence, raising a central question: how policies can strengthen locally relevant teaching while advancing equity…
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The arrival of geothermal in American energy policy
Emergence of Geothermal in U.S. Energy Policy Initially, geothermal energy remained marginal within U.S. energy debates; however, during the 2020s it increasingly gained attention in federal and state policy discussions. …
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China is running multiple AI races
Competing Visions of the AI Race First, debate about artificial intelligence often centers on the race toward artificial general intelligence. However, China is pursuing a broader strategy with several simultaneous…
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The Second Trump Administration Turns a Blind Eye to Afghanistan
Historical Context of U.S. Involvement First, Afghanistan dominated U.S. foreign policy debates during the earlier presidency of Donald Trump. The administration negotiated a 2020 agreement with the Taliban to withdraw…
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What Does the War Mean for Latin America?
Regional Reactions and Diplomatic Positioning First, the conflict in Iran has triggered cautious reactions across Latin America. Governments generally avoid direct alignment while emphasizing diplomacy and non-intervention as guiding principles…
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Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and an Unprecedented Energy Crunch
Escalating Conflict in the Persian Gulf First, a U.S. -Israel attack in Iran triggered regional escalation, promoting Iranian retaliation against U.S. bases and threats toward ships traveling through the Strait…
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A Guide to Trump’s Second-Term Military Strikes and Actions
Expanding Use of Military Force Since returning to power in 2025, the U.S. president Donald Trump has increasingly relied on military strikes and operations across several regions. Continuity With Past…
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What is Hezbollah?
Origins and Formation First, Hezbollah emerged during the Lebanese Civil War (1975 – 1990), when Shiite militants organized to resist Israeli presence and Western influence in the region. Soon afterward,…
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The Taliban in Afghanistan
Origins of the Taliban First, the Taliban emerged in the early 1990s after the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan. The movement combined former mujahideen fighters and religious students educated in Pakistani…
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Mexico’s Long War: Drugs, Crime and the Cartels
Origins of the Conflict First, Mexico’s modern struggle with organized crime intensified in 2006 when the government launched a military campaign against powerful drug cartels. Since then, violence has persisted…
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A constructive path to sustainable trade reform
En: Think TanksGlobal Trade Under Pressure The international trading system faces significant strain despite its central role in global prosperity and development since the post-World War II era. Meanwhile, global GDP per…
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Iran’s Drone Advantage
Introduction Initially, U.S. airstrikes on Iran in February 2026 revealed the combat debut of the LUCAS drone, a low-cost attack system used by U.S. Central Command. However, the system’s design…
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The Middle-Power Moment?
En: Think TanksShifting Global Power Initially, growing distrust toward the United States and rising concern about China’s influence are reshaping politics and creating uncertainty across the global order. The Emergence of Middle…
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First Ukraine, Now Iran: A New Era of Drone Warfare Takes Hold
Emergence of Precise Mass Warfare First, recent conflicts reveal the rise of “precise mass,” characterized by the large-scale use of inexpensive yet accurate weapons, especially drones capable of striking targets…
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Trump Should Aim to Neutralize the Iran Regime, Not Destroy It
Strategic Dilemma in the Iran War Initially, the United States joined Israel in a broad military campaign against Iran, raising questions about the war’s objectives and long-term political outcomes. …
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Europe’s Disjointed Response to the U.S. – Israeli War With Iran
Strategic Surprise in Europe Initially, the rapid U.S. – Israeli strike against Iran caught most European governments off guard, leaving them uninformed and scrambling to react diplomatically and politically. Consequently,…
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Are the Kurds in Iran Capable of Challenging the Islamic Regime?
Kurdish Population in Iran First, Iran’s Kurdish minority numbers roughly 10-15 million people and lives mainly in the northwest, near Kurdish regions in Iraq and Turkey. Moreover, Iranian Kurds historically…