Karol Nawrocki’s narrow victory in Poland’s 2025 presidential election reveals the enduring relevance of the country’s head of state. Although the Polish presidency does not carry executive authority, ...

At the same time, EU foreign policy must support governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region that seek to fight radicalization. European leaders should fund programs that promote ...

In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, Indonesia’s digital public sphere has been swamped by the spread of viral pro-China disinformation. From tales of a prophet’s tomb ...

This strategy does not equate to appeasement. It insists on reciprocal action. Governments must meet defined benchmarks to access benefits. Trump’s approach highlights a broader shift in US policy: ...

In “Outside the Box,” I interrogate ChatGPT to better understand how AI “reasons.” It’s like a conversation with an intelligent friend, sharing ideas and challenging some of the explanations. Do ...

Every US regime has had to play a difficult and decidedly ambiguous role concerning the sides to back in recent wars in multiple Middle East countries. Gary respects that ambiguity, which has ...

Lawsuits and funding cuts from governments such as the US and the EU, aimed at restricting free speech, are putting pressure on global democracy. Activists, journalists and civil organizers face legal ...

The world of macroeconomic forecasting could probably always use a disruption that enhances accuracy. One such comes from experts at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and elsewhere, who ...

In “Outside the Box,” I interrogate ChatGPT to better understand how AI “reasons.” It’s like a conversation with an intelligent friend, sharing ideas and challenging some of the explanations. With ...

Media and academics are paying close attention to online groups like the Manosphere that promote a return to traditional masculinity. Andrew Tate is becoming a symbol of this trend, but it's unclear ...

This discussion covers the collapse of Iran’s Axis of Resistance, a network of militant proxies and allied states central to Tehran’s security doctrine. Fair Observer Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and ...

In April 2025, US President Donald Trump’s tariff shock on Chinese imports triggered a sharp selloff in US Treasuries, exposing fragilities in the former safest asset in global finance. Market ...