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Is Trump Right About Germany’s Surplus?

MUNICH – At 5.8% of GDP, Germany’s current-account surplus is formidable – and has long been the subject of considerable scrutiny. This was true when Barack Obama was US president, but the criticism has grown far more aggressive under Donald Trump. Now, Trump appears committed to forcing Germany to shrink its surplus,

Breaking the Chains: The struggle against women trafficking in Nepal

Nepal’s battle against the trafficking of women is a marathon, not a sprint. While progress has been made, it remains

Former King Gyanendra Shah Calls for Constitutional Monarchy, Unity, and…

We believe that the coming year can and must become a memorable and golden chapter in our history. May the

Dumping Biomass in the Ocean Is Not a Climate Solution

Two more processes could accelerate the release of carbon: dumping large quantities of baled biomass could – and likely would

What African Electrification Requires

We know that this can work. In 2024, Africa’s power sector achieved another year of double-digit growth, largely owing to

AIT has contributed to rapid development of science and technology:…

AIT has not only contributed to the rapid development of science and technology but has also provided a foundation for

Insurers Must Embrace Geospatial AI

This poses an extremely complex and difficult challenge for insurance companies, which have understandably been struggling to cope. In recent

Will AI Close or Widen the Development Gap?

Encouragingly, the cost of AI development is beginning to decline. While OpenAI’s GPT-4 cost $100 million to train, the Chinese

This UN Debt Initiative Is Different

The urgency of the current crisis cannot be overstated. Over half of the 68 countries eligible for the International Monetary

Why China’s Marriage Crisis Matters

Can China’s government resolve the contradiction between its economic ambitions and its demographic reality? Judging by its past efforts, no