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Does Vatican diplomacy have prospects of success in Ukraine?

Eastern Europe Iuliia Mendel, TA Kyiv - May 27, 2025.

The first person on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s newly formed team in 2019 to propose involving Pope Francis in efforts to resolve the war between Russia...

What does Trump's visit reveal about the ambitions of the Gulf states?

Middle East The Editorial Board - May 26, 2025.

Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar and reached agreements that go beyond the scope of traditional trade or diplomacy. Almost two...


Trump’s policies will undermine long-term growth

US Anne O. Krueger - May 26, 2025.

Imagine someone announcing that they are going on a diet and then quitting exercise, doubling their caloric intake, and giving up just one piece of...

Long-Term Bond Yields Show the Limits of Government Debt

Finances Daniel Lacalle - May 26, 2025.

The recent surge in long-term bond yields proves that market participants are losing confidence in sovereign issuers as the solvency of governments in developed economies...

Half a billion dollars that changes the rules of the game in Geneva?

China The Editorial Board - May 25, 2025.

A few days ago, on 21 May, China announced that it will transfer USD 500 million to the World Health Organisation over the next five...

Have Western businesses left Russia for good?

Russia Thane Gustafson - May 25, 2025.

In recent weeks, Russian officials have promoted the idea that once the war in Ukraine ends, Western businesses – particularly American companies – would be...

Meet a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO)

Technology Elise Quevedo - May 25, 2025.

As a teenager, I remember sitting in a high school classroom and being asked that age-old question, "Where do you see yourself in five years?"  At...

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