Think Tanks
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Why Do We Have Government Regulations, and How Can We Improve Them?
The Foundations of Regulatory Intervention Debates over government regulation are a recurring feature of economic policy. Critics often argue that rules can be overly burdensome and slow down innovation. However,…
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Who Are G7’s Top Performers?
As the Group of Seven (G7) leaders prepare to convene amid heightened geopolitical and economic disruptions. Including military actions in the Middle East, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz,…
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The Transformation of Global Manufacturing Inside Advanced Industrial Lighthouses
A New Paradigm in Production The image of the traditional factory floor is changing rapidly across the globe. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, modern manufacturing facilities…
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Policy Strategies for Reducing Poverty Among Older Adults
The Growing Challenge of Elder Economic Insecurity Ensuring financial security for aging populations is becoming a critical issue for modern governments. According to a detailed policy analysis by the Brookings…
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Any UK prime minister faces deep foreign policy challenges – whether Starmer, Burnham or another
Britain’s next prime minister will inherit a foreign policy landscape defined by profound uncertainty. Although domestic issues often dominate political debates, the country’s international position has become increasingly difficult to…
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The US–Iran memorandum of understanding nods to international law. Can that be taken seriously?
The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran presents an attempt to end a destructive conflict while restoring principles that have long shaped international law. The agreement includes…
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Will Colombia elect a far-right president?
Colombia approaches its presidential election in a context marked by deep political polarization and social uncertainty. Public debate has increasingly focused on security concerns, economic pressures, and dissatisfaction with institutional…
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The next Strait of Hormuz crisis could be even worse
Geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to expose the fragility of global energy security. This narrow maritime passage remains one of the most strategically sensitive chokepoints for international…
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Even Hormuz reopening will not resolve Europe’s key energy vulnerability
Europe’s energy security continues to face structural vulnerability linked to its dependence on external suppliers and constrained diversification options. Even after periods of crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, the…
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New Activity at Possible Chinese Intelligence Facilities in Cuba
Recent satellite imagery and open-source data tracking the expansion of suspected Chinese signals intelligence (SIGINT) infrastructure across Cuba. Given its geographical position less than 100 miles south of Florida, Cuba…
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How Arab Gulf States View the Emerging Iran Deal
En: Think TanksFollowing a period of intense conflict, the emergence of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and a 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Has elicited a complex response from…
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Japan’s declining economic dominance in Asia: A shift in regional power
One of the most significant transformations in the global economy over the past three decades has been the decline of Japan’s economic dominance in Asia and the rise of China…
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How strong is Delcy Rodriguez’s hold on power?
Rodríguez has managed to keep Venezuela’s ruling coalition together by avoiding immediate, destabilizing purges. According to Manuela Jiménez of Control Risks, elite defections and internal power struggles have been limited by…
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The dollar will decline, not fall
For decades, the U.S. dollar has occupied a unique position at the center of the global financial system. It dominates international trade, serves as the principal reserve currency for central…
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Will the UK’s Defence Investment Plan finally be honest about Britain’s defence?
Britain’s long-delayed Defence Investment Plan arrives amid growing doubts about the country’s military ambitions. For years, governments have promised global influence while military capabilities steadily declined. The result is a…
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Can Iraq’s new prime minister finally rein in its armed factions?
For years, Iraqi governments have struggled with the same dilemma: how to assert authority over armed groups that operate beyond the state’s direct control. The challenge has gained renewed urgency…
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The Terrorist Threat to the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup—the largest sporting event ever held, featuring 48 teams playing 104 matches across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It stands as a…
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The Next Caribbean Crisis? Assessing U.S. Military Options Toward Cuba
The United States has shifted its coercive focus toward Cuba following a successful military operation in Venezuela. Heavily restricting Cuba’s economy by pressuring regional allies to halt vital oil shipments.…
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Why companies should use AI to influence entire workflows, not just complete simple tasks
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way companies operate, but its most significant impact may come from improving entire workflows rather than simply automating individual tasks. Many organizations initially adopted AI…
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Most Americans say the Iran war is bad for America
Public opinion in the United States has largely turned against the war with Iran, reflecting widespread concerns about its consequences for national interests, economic stability, international security, among others. Survey…
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Shock, awe, and economic fallout
The employment effects of ICE enforcement in US cities The intensification of immigration enforcement operations in the United States during 2025 had consequences that extended well beyond the individuals directly…
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Armenia’s election: Voters to decide on Pashinyan’s peace agenda
Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary election has become a decisive test for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the political direction he has pursued since the country’s military defeat in Nagorno-Karabakh. The vote…
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Civic Mobilization to Defend Electoral Integrity in Hungary
On April 12, 2026, Hungary’s newly formed Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, achieved a historic victory. Over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his long-ruling, incumbent Fidesz party.
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Bangladesh’s Unfinished Revolution
The historic February 2026 general election in Bangladesh marked the country’s first credible vote in nearly two decades.
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States of Affordability: A series on where and why US households struggle to make ends meet
En: Think TanksAchieving financial security has become increasingly difficult for millions of working families across the United States. In this comprehensive review, we examine the systemic research published by the Brookings Institution. The…
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A New Supercarrier Emerges: Tracking China’s Fourth Aircraft Carrier
An assessment by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) confirms with near certainty that China is currently constructing its fourth aircraft carrier.
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The timing of the impending crude crisis
At first glance, global oil markets appear to have absorbed the disruption caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz better than expected. Oil prices have risen, but they…
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AI water usage requires governments to rethink their approach to water
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is creating growing pressure on water resources, forcing governments to reconsider how water is managed, allocated, and regulated. While public debate around AI often…
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Ethiopia needs more than an election to calm internal and regional conflict
Ethiopia’s elections are unfolding in a context of deep internal fragmentation and growing regional instability, making political competition far less about choice than about managing conflict. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…
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Public Transit Is Struggling to Keep Pace with Aging Populations
The World Resources Institute examines how public transportation systems worldwide are failing to keep pace with rapidly aging urban populations.