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The $47 Billion Bill for “America First”
The Pentagon’s latest cost estimate for the Iran war — $47.1 billion through mid-October — arrived on Capitol Hill this week just as lawmakers...
How the US Midterms Will Impact the World, From Iran to Trade
The recent victories of the US Democrats in the midterm elections are having significant effects globally, impacting trade partners, allies, and adversaries.
Regarding the US-Iran...
Why Did US Stock Futures Rebound After Democrats’ Midterm Sweep?
US stock futures recovered from sharp early losses on Wednesday as investors reassessed the implications of Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories, including the potential impact...
Could a New US-Iran War Derail Trump’s Artificial Intelligence Boom?
A renewed US military campaign against Iran could undermine one of President Donald Trump’s biggest economic priorities: maintaining America’s lead in artificial intelligence. While...
The Great European Energy Paradox: How Every Solution Created a New Challenge
For more than two decades, European energy policy has pursued three ambitions simultaneously: affordable energy, strategic autonomy and decarbonization. Individually, each objective appears rational...
Central Asia is Sitting on a Mineral Goldmine. But who will actually get rich?
The world wants Central Asia’s critical minerals. The region’s real challenge is ensuring it does not remain the place where the digging happens while...
South Africa and Rwanda Drop from Duty-free Trade Access to United States
South Africa and Rwanda, effective from January 1, 2027, will no longer benefit from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows duty-free...
9 Things US Voters Care About Most Ahead of the Midterms
The rising cost of living is a major concern for Americans as they prepare to vote in the midterm elections, which will affect Congressional...
US to Stop $4 Billion Israel Funding in 2026, Trump Says
US President Donald Trump announced that he has made an agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop $4 billion in US funding...
Could the AI Investment Boom Trigger the Next Global Financial Crisis?
Global financial markets are facing mounting pressure from geopolitical conflicts, rising government debt and renewed trade tensions. From soaring bond yields in Japan and...