BriefingCentral & Eastern Europe Croatia’s Populist President Looks Set to Win Another Term Andrew MacDowallNov 28, 2024November 28, 2024 Croatia’s populist president and technocratic prime minister look set to clash for another five years. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingUnited States Even Scaled Down, Trump’s Tariffs Will Do a Lot of Damage Andrew GawthorpeNov 27, 2024November 27, 2024 Trump’s tariffs will likely be less extreme than he has threatened. That would still leave the U.S. and the world worse off. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnGlobal Echo Chambers Aren’t New, and They Aren’t the Problem Alexander ClarksonNov 27, 2024November 27, 2024 Social media has raised concerns about democracies fracturing into “echo chambers.” But echo chambers are neither new nor the problem. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterNorth America Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico and Canada The EditorsNov 26, 2024November 26, 2024 Donald Trump said he would impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico once in office, a move that would have a severe economic impact. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterUnited States Biden and Xi Meet in a Moment of Uncertainty The EditorsNov 18, 2024November 18, 2024 Biden and Xi’s meeting at the 2024 APEC summit was important for U.S.-China relations. The looming return of Donald Trump may make it irrelevant. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnSouth America Protests in Peru Overshadowed Boluarte’s APEC Summit Wins James BosworthNov 18, 2024November 19, 2024 Hosting an APEC summit should have been an opportunity for Peru. Instead, it was dominated by popular protests raging outside. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnGlobal Global Trends Dictate Domestic Elections More Than We Realize Paul PoastNov 15, 2024November 15, 2024 What was billed as the “year of election” ended up being a clear example of how international events affect domestic political outcomes. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterIran What Trump’s Return Means for Iran’s Nuclear Program The EditorsNov 14, 2024November 14, 2024 Donald Trump’s looming return to the White House has raised alarmist speculation about Iran’s nuclear program. Is it warranted? Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnMexico Mexico Has Leverage Against Trump. Sheinbaum Needs to Use It Frida GhitisNov 14, 2024November 14, 2024 Donald Trump has more to gain by working with Mexico than by trying to intimidate it into submission. President Sheinbaum needs to show him that. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterUnited States Musk Could Set Off Full-Blown Diplomatic Incidents The EditorsNov 13, 2024November 13, 2024 Italy’s president rebuked comments made by Elon Musk, previewing what may become a common issue as Musk enters the Trump administration. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnUnited States For Musk and Tesla, Trump’s Victory Could Be a Double-Edged Sword Mary GallagherNov 12, 2024November 12, 2024 Elon Musk appears to have come out on top with Donald Trump’s election victory. But his car company, Tesla, may not fare so well. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingGlobal AI Could Be a Climate Solution, but For Now It’s a Climate Problem Lyuba ZarskyNov 11, 2024November 11, 2024 AI could have long-term climate benefits. For now, though, it is spiking carbon emissions and extending the life of fossil fuels. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterChina China Announces Plan to Bailout Local Government The EditorsNov 8, 2024November 8, 2024 China has approved an $1.4 trillion plan to help local governments refinance their debt, the latest measure meant to address economic headwinds. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingEurope An Anti-Tourism Backlash Puts Europe’s Vacation Hot Spots in a Bind John BoyceNov 7, 2024November 7, 2024 A backlash in Europe against overtourism is putting countries that rely on tourism for revenue and employment in a bind. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnThe Americas For Latin America, the U.S. Election Has More Than Just Policy Implications James BosworthNov 4, 2024November 4, 2024 The U.S. presidential election matters deeply to Latin American countries. Its outcome will have implications for more than just policy. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)