Shared Concern, Divergent Views: How the US and China Perceive AI
Shared unease masks stark differences in how the US and China perceive AI, shaping policy, industry and public debate.
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Washington’s Post‑Midterm Calculus: Options and Risks in a Standoff with Iran
How Washington’s strategic, legal and diplomatic options shape the risk of escalation with Iran after the midterm elections.
Why a Diesel Export Ban Would Harm U.S. Interests
Banning diesel exports to curb prices risks market disruption, lost investment and strained alliances, with limited relief for consumers.
How Xi Jinping Viewed the United States During the Trump Years
An evidence-based look at Beijing’s strategic response to U.S. policy under Trump and the lasting effects on bilateral ties.
Gulf Hedging Fails to Shield Region from War’s Fallout
Gulf states’ security balancing has not prevented economic and security fallout from regional war, exposing limits of current strategies.
Gulf Hedging Fails to Shield States from Regional War Fallout
Gulf states’ balancing acts — with Washington, Tehran and other partners — have not prevented economic and security fallout from regional conflict.
China’s Quiet Advance: How Beijing Gained Ground as U.S. Influence Waned
In 19 months Washington ceded economic and diplomatic ground to Beijing, reshaping regional ties and global institutions.
Elections Offer Limited Cure for Brazil’s Deep Economic and Institutional Woes
Elections in Brazil are unlikely to resolve chronic slow growth and entrenched corruption without long-term institutional and economic reforms.
Rethinking Solutions: What the West Can Learn from Africa’s Innovations
Africa’s practical innovations—from mobile finance to off‑grid energy—offer models that address shared global challenges with scalable, locally driven approaches.
U.S. Pressure to Send Korean Forces to Hormuz Strains Alliance
Washington’s demand that Seoul deploy forces to the Strait of Hormuz is creating political friction and strategic dilemmas for the U.S.–South Korea partnership.