Economy

The political economy of drug cartels: money, power and the shadow state

Economy Emre Alkin - February 28, 2026.

The killing of a cartel leader in Mexico may appear, at first glance, as a clear security victory. The state eliminates a long-wanted figure, and...

As the US weakens its anti-corruption regime, other countries are moving in the opposite direction

Economy Ngaire Woods - February 27, 2026.

In February 2025, US President Donald Trump “paused” enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits bribing foreign officials or facilitating corrupt payments, pending...

The Economics of the Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling

Economy Stephen S. Roach - February 25, 2026.

The US Supreme Court did the right thing by ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) “does not authorize the President...

Europe should not jeopardize its global leadership in climate action

Energy Catherine Wolfram - February 24, 2026.

The European Union is widely viewed as the world leader in climate action, a position it has held for the last few decades. Of course, most...

Argentina at the crossroads – Milei overthrows the eight-decade-old trade union order

Economy Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - February 23, 2026.

Argentina is a country where almost half of the working-age population does not exist in formal terms. They do not pay contributions, do not receive...

Bitcoin - worthless speculative asset or a true monetary alternative?

Finances Daniel Lacalle - February 23, 2026.

The recent correction in Bitcoin has created a familiar debate. Is it a worthless speculative asset or a true monetary alternative? At $67,000, the price...

Did the ruling against Trump's tariffs really strengthen China's position?

Economy TA | AP Insight - February 22, 2026.

The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations, with both countries navigating shifting...

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