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The Debt-Inequality Cycle
In the article “The Debt-Inequality Cycle,” published in Finance & Development, economist Atif Mian examines the relationship between rising economic inequality and the accumulation of debt in modern economies. The…
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The New Face of African Debt
Shifts from external to domestic debt come with rewards and risks In the article “The New Face of African Debt,” published in Finance & Development by the International Monetary Fund,…
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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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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…
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Iran and Terrorism: What the U.S. Strikes Could Mean for Homeland Security
Rising Security Concerns First, U.S. and Israel strikes against Iran increased concerns about retaliation inside the United States. Authorities warned about possible lone-wolf attacks, cyberattacks and other retaliatory actions. Consequently,…
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Los logros y las deudas que deja Boric en Chile tras 4 años de gobierno
Llega a su fin el mandato presidencial del presidente más izquierdista que ha tenido Chile en los últimos años, Gabriel Boric, quien además fue el jefe de Estado más joven…
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Meta buys ‘social media network for AI’ Moltbook
Meta acquires Moltbook, a platform described as a “social media network for AI” where autonomous bots interact, converse and even gossip about their human owners in forum-style discussions, deepening the…
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El bitcoin cae por debajo de los US$64.000 tras el ataque de EE.UU. e Israel a Irán
Tras los ataques militares coordinados de Estados Unidos e Israel contra objetivos en Irán, los mercados de criptomonedas registran una fuerte caída asociada a un incremento abrupto de la aversión…
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Pentagon official lashes out at Anthropic as talks break down: “You have to trust your military to do the right thing”.
The tense dispute between the Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic centers on whether the U.S. military may use Anthropic’s Claude model for “all lawful purposes” or must accept explicit limits…
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Anthropic sues Pentagon, Trump administration over “supply chain risk” designation
Anthropic challenges the U.S. government’s actions in federal court after being labeled a “supply chain risk” and pushed out of government use, portraying the move as “unprecedented and unlawful” retaliation…
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Eight Sleep se convierte en un nuevo unicornio valuado en 1,500 mdd
Eight Sleep, empresa especializada en tecnología aplicada al descanso, alcanza una valuación de 1,500 millones de dólares tras una ronda de inversión estratégica liderada por Tether Investments, recursos que impulsan…
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El nuevo líder supremo de Irán promete mantener el bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz
En su primer mensaje público como líder supremo de la República Islámica, Mojtaba Jamenei aseguró que el bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz debe mantenerse “sin duda alguna”, en medio de…
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Irán cierra el estrecho de Ormuz: cuál es su importancia estratégica y qué consecuencias tiene ya su clausura
El canal o estrecho de Ormuz es una de las rutas comerciales más importantes del mundo, ya que por este paso marítimo transita cerca de una quinta parte del consumo…
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Could War in Iran Spur a Global Energy Crisis?
The recent conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has raised global alarms. Currently, there is a growing concern about a potential energy crisis of historic proportions. This scenario mirrors the oil shocks of the 1970s, although today’s context presentsdifferent challenges. The Strait of Hormuz: A Critical Choke Point The epicenter of this tension is the Strait of Hormuz. This maritime route is essential because one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production passes through it. Due to closure threatsand attacks on tankers,…
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Now what? The limits of tariff-driven economic statecraft after IEEPA
By Kari Heerman for Brookings The use of tariffs as a primary tool of U.S. economic statecraft has reached a critical turning point. Following years of trade policy defined by…
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2026 is a decisive year for North America
By Jose Medina Mora for Brookings The year 2026 will be a turning point for the prosperity of North American families. Under the USMCA framework, Mexico, the United States, and…
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Why MAGA Fears Europe
Transatlantic Tensions Resurface At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, American officials softened their tone but not their substance toward Europe. Whereas rhetoric sounded conciliatory, the strategic message signaled a widening…
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America’s Latest Middle-East Fiasco
Escalation in the Middle East After joint US-Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei, Iran retaliated across the region, raising fears of a prolonged and destabilizing conflict. Meanwhile, Washington signaled operations could…
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After the strike: The danger of war in Iran
Context and Immediate Aftermath The joint U.S.-Israel strike killed Iran’s supreme leader and shocked global politics, sparking widespread protests and retaliatory attacks. Despite this blow, Iran’s entrenched power structures remain…
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What to look out for at this year’s meeting of China’s legislature
Introduction and Context China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), will meet in early March for its annual session that shapes national priorities and policy direction. Strategic Setting This session…
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Building Drought Resilience Across Southern Africa: A Regional Imperative
Southern Africa stands on the front line of the climate crisis. Drought is no longer an occasional shock, it is becoming a defining feature of the region’s future. These droughts…
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Hope on the front lines: What we saw during our return to Sudan
After years of crisis and conflict in Sudan, recent visits to communities on the front lines reveal both immense suffering and surprising resilience among ordinary people. Despite widespread destruction of…
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5 days in Indonesia: How people, not pipes, keep water flowing
Across Indonesia, access to safe and reliable water depends less on pipes and infrastructure and more on the resilience and adaptive capacity of the people who manage, distribute, and safeguard…
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A drier future? Strengthening drought resilience in Latin America
Drought in Latin America is exposing structural weaknesses that long predate climate change. Water scarcity is colliding with inequality, fragile institutions, informal labor markets, and uneven infrastructure investment. The result…
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Adaptation for utility transformation: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, water utilities sit at the center of a quiet but consequential crisis. Climate change is intensifying droughts and floods, cities are expanding rapidly, and…
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Youth leading the future of health in Africa: Conversation with Manuel Ntumba
Young people in Africa are emerging as powerful agents of change in the health sector, using innovation, leadership and community engagement to tackle some of the continent’s toughest health challenges.…
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Gulf States Targeted in Iranian Retaliation Against US Assets
En: Medio OrienteStrategic Fallout of Operation Epic Fury On February 28, 2026, the Middle East witnessed a massive escalation as the Islamic Republic of Iran launched coordinated missile and drone strikes against…