Economy

Why optical networks matter more than ever

Technology Elise Quevedo - January 18, 2026.

Many people still think of networks mainly in terms of speed, such as improved coverage, reduced latency, and quicker downloads. But this viewpoint is outdated....

The deepfake scandal that revealed the boundaries of the AI industry

Technology Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - January 17, 2026.

In mid-January, New York's courts became the stage for an unexpected conflict that combined personal drama with profound questions about the future of artificial intelligence. Ashley...

Venezuelan oil is here now, but what's next?

Energy Anas Alhajji - January 17, 2026.

Nearly two weeks after US special forces invaded Venezuela to capture and extract Nicolás Maduro, many people believe that President Donald Trump was motivated to...

If the stands go empty: the own goals ICE is scoring against the U.S.

Economy Emre Alkin - January 17, 2026.

On paper, the 2026 World Cup—jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—is set to be not only the largest tournament in FIFA’s history...

Why did China block the Nvidia H200 chip despite US permission?

Technology Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - January 16, 2026.

At the beginning of 2026, a development occurred that best demonstrates how semiconductors have become a strategic battleground. Washington gave the green light for the export...

The US and China Should Slow Their Investment Race

Economy Moreno Bertoldi - Marco Buti - January 16, 2026.

Over the past year, the United States and China have consolidated their positions as the world’s leading superpowers, largely at the expense of everyone else. In...

Is the Fed's independence in its final days?

Finances Anne O. Krueger - January 14, 2026.

With US President Donald Trump once again ratcheting up pressure on the Federal Reserve, this time with a criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell,...

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