Think Tanks
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Stopping Zimbabwe’s Newest Power Grab
The Zimbabwe power grab has raised serious concerns about the future of democracy in the country. According to the Journal of Democracy, Zimbabwe’s parliament approved a constitutional bill that would…
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G7 Should Accept AI Standards Offer, but Make It Enforceable
The G7 AI standards proposal offers an important opportunity to strengthen global artificial intelligence governance. According to the Brookings Institution, technology leaders have encouraged G7 governments to adopt a common framework for…
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Protest Changes Policy When Communities Stay Organized
The idea that protest changes policy has been supported by decades of civic activism and academic research. According to the Brookings Institution, protests are most effective when communities remain organized…
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Trump Administration’s Anthropic AI Embargo Could Hurt U.S. AI Exports
The Anthropic AI embargo has sparked debate about the future of American leadership in artificial intelligence. According to the Brookings Institution, the Trump administration’s decision to restrict exports of Anthropic’s latest AI…
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Tech Sector Gains Influence Under Trump Administration
En: Think TanksThe tech sector influence has expanded significantly during the Trump administration. According to the article, several leading technology executives joined President Donald Trump on his recent trip to the Middle…
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Turkey’s Search for a Middle East Order
Managing Regional Disorder Turkey is rapidly reemerging as a central actor in the Middle East, although not as the neo-Ottoman empire its domestic rhetoric often suggests. Surrounded by wars and…
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How to Use AI to Help Find Civilian Harm
En: Think TanksThe massive volume of real-time digital information emerging from modern conflict zones. Creates an unprecedented challenge for open-source investigators and human rights monitors. Messaging applications, particularly platforms like Telegram, function…
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Managing DRC’s Ebola Crisis
A dangerous Ebola outbreak of the unfamiliar Bundibugyo species is unfolding in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Heavily impacting the volatile, conflict-ridden provinces of Ituri, North Kivu,…
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Beyond Managed Rivalry: Non-Nuclear Perspectives on the Future of Arms Control
A Shifting Framework in Global Disarmament The traditional architecture of international security is facing an unprecedented institutional crisis. According to an in-depth policy analysis published by the Bulletin of the…
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Orbital Data Centers: Feasibility Challenges and Governance Risks
En: Think TanksOrbital Data Centers have emerged as a proposed solution to the growing infrastructure demands created by artificial intelligence. As companies seek new ways to expand computing capacity, some industry leaders have…
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From Governance to Execution in Federal AI Policy: Turning AI Principles into Action
Federal AI Policy has evolved significantly in recent years. While early discussions focused on ethical principles such as fairness, transparency, and accountability, policymakers are increasingly recognizing that governance alone is not…
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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…