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When Will US Academia and Business Speak Up Against Trump?
Prominent law firms and universities are capitulating. They and those who remain silent will regret it.
America Looks Like a Troubled Emerging-Market Economy
Under Donald Trump, the US is displaying erratic tendencies. The economic and financial repercussions could be massive.
Signs of a US Recession
While it appears unlikely that US GDP will contract in the first quarter, the economy could enter recession territory in the second or third
Why Frugal AI Alone Won’t Fix AI’s Energy Problem
To curb AI’s rising energy consumption, the industry is promoting the concept of frugal AI, encouraging businesses and individuals to use
Europe Confronts the Ghosts of History
Russia’s revanchism, together with America’s isolationism, is forcing Europe to pursue massive investments in defense, possibly including
Europe’s New Power Trio
Europe has a new generation of leaders. And they are ready to lead.
Trump’s Tariffs Will Hurt Mexico – and America
The more tariffs harm Mexico, the more immigrants will come north.
America Is Gone – Europe Must Replace It
The United States is rapidly destroying its good name and alienating everyone except the world’s most brutal dictators.
The Coming Showdown in Trumpworld
With Trump’s elite supporters prioritizing their own narrow agendas over democratic principles, the risk of a slide toward authoritarianism
Britain Must Downgrade the Special Relationship
No US president has ever been as reckless with American values and interests as Donald Trump.
A Westless World
As America withdraws, can Europe lead?
Trump’s Looming Deficit Disaster
Trump risks a global downturn by pursuing incoherent fiscal and trade policies.
Alternatives to Trump’s Russia Appeasement
There will be no peace as long as Ukraine must face Russia on its own.
The Amazon’s Future Will Be Decided in 2025
The Amazon is rapidly approaching a tipping point, beyond which forest dieback could cause permanent degradation.
Developing Countries Need a New Approach to Long-Term Financing
The world is in the midst of a financing crisis.
World Order in a Time of Monsters
We are in the midst of a fundamental reordering of the global system, the outcome of which remains unclear.
Give the UK Growth Agenda a Chance
Given the United Kingdom’s poor investment performance over the past 30 years, any government would need time and luck to turn things around.
Is DeepSeek Really a Threat?
If vindicated, DeepSeek’s technology could be to large language models what Nikola Tesla’s breakthroughs with alternating current were
Trump’s Trade Scam
An External Revenue Service is Orwellian. Tariffs are paid by US residents. Full stop.
Three Reasons Why AI’s Momentum Could Stall in 2025
The high cost of AI investments may undermine its adoption.
The End of Progress?
Can reason, logic and science withstand a barrage of lies?
Economists’ Way Out of the Wilderness
If economists are to solve the problems that people care about, they must stop treating production as an afterthought and accept – as all
Trump’s First Test Will Be the Bond Market
The bond markets are watching. Trump and Bessent should consider themselves warned.