Economy

Humanoid robotics in real-world situations

Technology Elise Quevedo - May 3, 2026.

Would you trust a humanoid robot to handle your luggage at the airport? In my younger days, I worked for over a decade at one...

Central banks lack a shared view of the world

Economy The Editorial Board - May 2, 2026.

For years, central banks have based their authority on a single assumption – that they act as unified bodies. Differences existed, but mostly remained internal,...

Is the US dollar starting to lose its status as the world's currency?

Finances Kaushik Basu - May 2, 2026.

As the economic consequences of US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran become evident, policymakers around the world are running out of patience. The recent Spring...

What do American voters protect in times of crisis?

Economy Emre Alkin - May 2, 2026.

When trying to understand leadership debates in the United States, looking at the issue solely through individuals or solely through the system can be misleading. In...

Can Iran's oil industry recover from the US blockade?

Energy TA | AP Insight - April 30, 2026.

Even as Iran squeezes world energy supplies with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, its own oil industry is increasingly being threatened by an...

Why did the market not react when the UAE left OPEC?

Energy Nawaf Obaid - April 29, 2026.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has just lost one of its most visible Arab Gulf members. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its exit,...

South Korea's new industrial policy as a response to geopolitical turmoil

Economy Anne O. Krueger - April 29, 2026.

In the early 1950s, after the devastation of the Korean War, South Korea was among the world’s poorest countries. Today, it is an advanced economy, with...

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