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International

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.…

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…

Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics

International

Italians Fume: US Security at Winter Olympics Bolstered by ICE

David Thompson

The presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel in Italy ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics is raising heightened concern among both lawmakers and the wider public, as…

Meet the trusted diplomat tasked with turning the US-backed ceasefire into peace for Gaza

International

US-Backed Ceasefire: Diplomat’s Quest for Gaza Peace

David Thompson

Bulgaria’s Nickolay Mladenov, a veteran diplomat, has stepped into one of the most demanding roles of his career: supervising the sensitive rollout of a US‑brokered initiative aimed at stabilizing Gaza…

International

Why Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado is betting her political future on Trump

David Thompson

Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado reaches Washington as delicate talks unfold regarding her nation’s trajectory, her trip aligning with ongoing U.S. discussions about…