International

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

May 4, 2026

Sources: Xi Could Leverage Unresolved Iran War in Trump Negotiations

Connor Hughes

A crucial meeting between China and the United States is approaching under the shadow of geopolitical uncertainty.China continues moving forward with plans for a high‑level meeting between its leader Xi…

International

How inflation can be imported from abroad

May 1, 2026

Imported Inflation: How International Factors Drive Up Local Prices

Ava Martinez

Inflation does not arise solely from internal demand or wage-driven forces. Open economies consistently take in price pressures generated abroad. Imported inflation emerges when rising costs of foreign goods and…

International

Chad: CSR cases improving access to energy and essential community services

April 26, 2026

The Perils of Relying on a Single Energy Provider

Sophie Caldwell

Relying on a single energy supplier means that a household, business, community, or country obtains most or all of its energy—electricity, natural gas, heating fuel, or critical components for renewable…

International

Why energy storage isn’t just about batteries

April 21, 2026

The Broader Picture of Energy Storage (Beyond Batteries)

Sophie Caldwell

The public discourse equates energy storage with lithium-ion batteries, and for good reason: batteries have enabled rapid advances in grid flexibility, electric vehicles, and distributed energy systems. Yet a comprehensive…

International

How peace processes balance stability and accountability

April 21, 2026

How Peace Processes Weigh Stability Against Accountability

Sophie Caldwell

Peace processes confront a core dilemma: they must stabilize post-conflict settings swiftly enough to avert renewed fighting while still providing adequate accountability to address grievances, discourage future abuses, and secure…

International

Israel’s new spymaster is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime

April 14, 2026

Israel’s New Intelligence Chief: A Netanyahu Ally Who Backed Iran War

Connor Hughes

A major shift in Israel’s intelligence leadership is taking shape as tensions with Iran persist, and earlier assumptions about how the conflict would unfold have not been realized, prompting renewed…

International

How to tell real sustainability from green marketing

April 10, 2026

Decoding Green Marketing: Is It Truly Sustainable?

Sophie Caldwell

Sustainability has moved from niche to mainstream. That shift has spawned both genuine corporate transformation and clever marketing that paints ordinary business as environmentally responsible. Distinguishing authentic sustainability from “green…

International

Qué riesgos tienen los sesgos algorítmicos en decisiones públicas

April 6, 2026

Why Algorithmic Bias Poses Public Policy Risks

Ava Martinez

Algorithmic systems now make or influence decisions across criminal justice, hiring, healthcare, lending, social media, and public services. When those systems reflect or amplify social biases, they stop being isolated…

International

Why climate lawsuits are increasing worldwide

April 3, 2026

Understanding the Global Increase in Climate Lawsuits

Connor Hughes

Societies are increasingly turning to the courts to confront climate change, and the past decade has seen a sharp rise in climate‑related litigation fueled by escalating impacts, more robust scientific…

International

What safeguards exist in modern nuclear power

March 31, 2026

Nuclear Energy Resurgence: Why the Debate is Back

Ava Martinez

Nuclear power has once again moved to the forefront of global public and policy discussions, driven by a convergence of factors such as climate commitments, energy security needs, technological progress,…

International