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The US Economy Cannot Grow Without Renewables

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA—After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, US President George W. Bush called on Americans to go shopping. While some people claimed at the time that Bush was encouraging irresponsible spending (a criticism that gained traction following the 2008 global financial crisis), he was acknowledging the reality that consumption has long

The Israel-Lebanon Recipe for Never-Ending War

Rubio is right that the disarmament of Hezbollah is the most desirable outcome. But, under current circumstances, it is also

Digital Public Infrastructure Is Now a Strategic Battleground

The geopolitical developments of the past few years have transformed infrastructure into a domain of strategic competition, and digital systems

The Right Way to Tackle Developing Countries’ Cancer Crisis

Policymakers should also take action to improve overall living standards. Expanding trade and liberalizing markets are among the most effective

Will AI Yield Abundance Without Purpose?

What makes such institutions durable is not goodwill but a simple principle: prestige should follow performance. Show up reliably and

The Strategic Logic of the AI Arms Race

Where, then, does that leave us? As a quote often attributed to the science-fiction writer William Gibson puts it, “the future

What if Europe Loses Access to Its Climate Data?

To remain a leading scientific and industrial force in climate policy, renewable energy, and sustainability, the EU must secure access

Is Trump’s Iran War a Crime of Aggression?

Many commentators, including those on the right, have dubbed US President Donald Trump’s “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran “Operation Epic

The Gulf’s Post-OPEC Order

However disruptive the UAE’s departure from OPEC may be to oil markets, lower prices and greater volatility are ultimately manageable.

Iran Is Pressing Its Strategic Advantage

Iran is looking for an option that both costs its adversary and generates revenue for itself. Unable to match America’s