Although many nations have recognized Palestine in recent years, these symbolic acts have not altered the regional situation. In October 2014, Sweden became the first Western European country to ...

As the global economic landscape fractures into competing blocs and spheres of influence, Europe finds itself at a critical juncture. On one hand, it aspires to remain a global champion of ...

As Brussels caves to the Trump administration’s demands, the new agreement may compel Global Majority countries to reassess their alignments. Brussels, Belgium, Aug. 21: European Trade Commissioner ...

A two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine issue is flawed because of corruption, security risks and Hamas’s destabilizing role. The endorsement of a two-state ...

Washington is mixing growth-oriented tax reforms with selective spending cuts while ignoring the root cause of America’s worsening fiscal predicament. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) marks a ...

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JPMorgan’s new data access fees threaten fintechs, potentially increasing costs for users and fueling the debate over who owns financial data. In July, JPMorgan Chase announced its decision to start ...

Iran’s sway in the oil market is fading as global supply chains diversify and new producers emerge, with China buying most of its exports at a discount. Iran remains a major oil producer, but its ...

Latin America’s 2025-2026 elections may shift the region rightward, with polls showing the Sao Paulo Forum’s leftist candidates facing defeats. From now through October 2026, Latin America will have a ...

Tensions between California and Washington will persist in the short term, but may gradually ease as the U.S. shifts to the right. Protestors hold signs during an “ICE Out of OC” rally in Garden Grove ...

The region’s vibrant and globally connected economy is being pressured to overhaul its integration within global supply chains. Southeast Asia’s textile manufacturers, which face more global ...

Europe is drowning in debt, denial and decay. A return to core values may be its last chance. Europe’s future will not be secured through overregulation or excessive spending, but by rediscovering the ...