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International

Cómo se fija el precio de la energía en mercados globales

International

The uneven pace of energy transition: a country-by-country analysis

Sophie Caldwell

The shift from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy systems is neither uniform nor inevitable. Countries progress at different rates because the transition depends on a complex mix of economics, institutions,…

What central banks can do when shocks come from outside

International

External shocks: central bank policy options

Sophie Caldwell

External shocks—from commodity price surges, wars, and pandemics to foreign monetary tightening and abrupt capital flow reversals—create swift and varied challenges for central banks. The suitable reaction hinges on the…

What sovereign debt restructuring is and why it takes so long

International

The complexities of sovereign debt restructuring and its prolonged nature

Sophie Caldwell

Sovereign debt restructuring refers to a negotiated or court-assisted adjustment of a nation’s external or domestic public debt conditions once the original obligations become untenable; this process usually revises interest…

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

International

Looming Iran War: Xi’s Upper Hand in Trump Talks, Say Insiders

Sophie Caldwell

A crucial meeting between China and the United States is approaching under the shadow of geopolitical uncertainty.China is pressing ahead with plans for a high-level meeting between its leader Xi…

Why global supply chains still feel fragile

International

Global Inequality: What’s Pushing it Up?

Miles Spencer

Global inequality—both between countries and within them—has been shaped by a complex mix of economic, technological, political and environmental forces over the past four decades. Some trends reduced differences across…

How inflation can be imported from abroad

International

The International Transmission of Inflation Explained

Miles Spencer

Inflation does not arise solely from internal demand or wage-driven forces. Open economies consistently take in price pressures generated abroad. Imported inflation emerges when rising costs of foreign goods and…

How peace processes balance stability and accountability

International

Achieving Lasting Peace: Stability vs. Accountability

David Thompson

Peace processes must navigate a central tension: stabilizing a post-conflict environment quickly enough to prevent renewed violence, while ensuring sufficient accountability to address grievances, deter future abuses, and deliver justice…

How global interest rates affect local living costs

International

Local Living Costs: The Global Interest Rate Connection

Miles Spencer

Global interest rates set by major central banks and reflected in international bond yields shape the cost of money worldwide. That transmission matters for everyday prices—mortgages, rents, food, energy, and…

Why energy storage isn’t just about batteries

International

Beyond Batteries: The Full Scope of Energy Storage

David Thompson

Public debate often associates energy storage with lithium-ion batteries, and understandably so, as these batteries have driven swift progress in grid flexibility, electric vehicles, and decentralized energy systems. However, achieving…

Israel’s new spymaster is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime

International

From Netanyahu Aide to Spymaster: His Belief in Iran War for Regime Collapse

David Thompson

A major shift in Israel’s intelligence leadership is taking shape as tensions with Iran persist, and earlier assumptions about how the conflict would unfold have not been realized, prompting renewed…