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Trump’s Travel Bans Threaten US National Security

GENEVA – Last month, US President Donald Trump banned or severely restricted nationals of 20 additional countries from entering the United States, expanding the entry restrictions he put in place in June, supposedly to mitigate “national security and public safety threats.” But a cursory glance at the list of targeted countries makes

Three Shocks that Shook the World in 2025

The first was Russia’s impending victory in Ukraine over Europe’s combined leadership. For almost four years, the European Union and

A New Framework for Financing Global Security

International cooperation is at a turning point, with the Global North far more committed to funding defense than defending development. A

How Global AI Governance Could Work

But what should this look like in practice? India’s experience with digital public infrastructure offers many lessons. The country’s platforms

Can America Win the New Race for Scientific Leadership?

That meant massively expanding support for university research through agencies like the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of

A Just Transition for Land

The question is whether it will be unfair, chaotic, and reactive, or whether world leaders, development institutions, and other stakeholders

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, internal development, and global cooperation

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, spanning the period from 2026 to 2030, has garnered significant interest not only domestically but also

Japan’s Takaichi Sparks Postwar Tension, Beijing Demands Retraction and Apology

As strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific intensifies, Taiwan continues to symbolize unresolved historical legacies that shape the region’s future.

Trump’s Crony Diplomacy

While Trump’s quest for enrichment is undeniable, it would be simplistic to say that this is the only reason he

The Missing Ingredients for Peace in Palestine

The world has grown tired of helplessly watching violence and suffering in Palestine. The Trump ceasefire could be the first