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International

Who controls data and why that equals power

International

The Data Controllers: Masters of Power

David Thompson

Data is far from neutral or merely raw; it functions as a strategic resource. The party that gathers, stores, interprets, and oversees extensive, high‑quality datasets secures economic leverage, political sway,…

Finlandia: casos de RSE que promueven educación continua y bienestar mental laboral

International

After Trump: Democrats, Europe Face Challenges in Defining ‘Next’

David Thompson

At the Munich Security Conference, several prominent Democrats signaled presidential ambitions while facing a sobering message from Europe: the transatlantic relationship may never return to its previous form. As global…

Europa frena su impulso económico: el BCE adopta una postura cautelosa en los tipos de interés

International

Can the Yuan Overtake the Dollar? China’s Ambitious Plan

David Thompson

China is seizing a moment of worldwide volatility to push forward its longstanding ambition of expanding the international reach of its currency, as financial upheaval, a weakening US dollar, and…

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

International

Trump’s ‘Demolition’ of Order: A Warning from European Security Experts

David Thompson

The international system that has underpinned decades of relative stability is facing mounting stress. A new global security assessment warns that aggressive political disruption, driven largely by US leadership, is…

How cities prepare for more intense heat waves

International

Climate Change & Cities: Adapting to Intense Heat

David Thompson

Cities worldwide are encountering heat waves that occur more often, last longer and reach higher temperatures as climate change pushes up average heat levels and intensifies extremes, and urban environments…

Why power grids are a bottleneck for clean energy

International

Power Grids: A Bottleneck for Clean Energy Solutions

David Thompson

The transition to low-carbon electricity hinges on the ability of power grids to move, balance and manage much larger and more variable flows of energy than they were built for.…

Why food prices rise even when harvests are strong

International

What Drives Food Prices Up When Harvests Are Good?

David Thompson

Strong harvests are a natural expectation for lower food prices, but the relationship between production volumes and retail prices is far from direct. Prices reflect the interaction of physical supply,…

How a distant conflict can raise the price of everyday goods

International

Understanding How Geopolitics Affects Your Shopping Cart

David Thompson

A war or political clash occurring far from home can push up the cost of everyday items through a cascading mix of economic and logistical pressures. Today’s supply networks are…

International

Why water is increasingly seen as a geopolitical risk

David Thompson

Freshwater underpins life, agriculture, energy production, industry, and vital ecosystem functions, yet its availability remains both scarce and uneven across the globe. Only around 2.5% of Earth’s water is freshwater,…

Why energy keeps getting used as a geopolitical tool

International

The Continuous Geopolitical Relevance of Energy

David Thompson

Energy is more than fuel and electricity: it underpins industry, transport, household welfare, and military capability. That centrality makes energy an unusually effective lever in international politics. States, companies, and…