The World After the Iran War by Shlomo Ben-Ami
Not all wars lead to better international orders. The Iran war launched by the United States and Israel is likely…
Will Trump Betray Taiwan? by Eyck Freymann
When Donald Trump sits down with Xi Jinping this week, he will be facing a leader who is patient, perceptive,…
The Iran War’s Strategic Fallout by Ian Bremmer
By leaving US allies and rivals alike scrambling to respond to an unpredictable and unreliable superpower, the war in the…
The Iran Standoff and the Future of Oil by James K. Galbraith
The Iranians know that the usual US endgame in a war of choice is to walk away from defeat, take…
Jerome Powell’s Mixed Legacy by Mohamed A. El-Erian
By remaining on the US Federal Reserve board of governors after the end of his term as chair, Jerome Powell…
Four Scenarios for the Iran War by Nouriel Roubini
After failing to clinch a decisive victory against Iran, US President Donald Trump is now facing deteriorating macroeconomic conditions ahead…
Jerome Powell’s Finest Hour by Desmond Lachman
Just as Winston Churchill is primarily remembered for facing down the Nazi onslaught in World War II, outgoing US Federal…
The High Cost of Trump’s Crony Diplomacy by Brahma Chellaney
Effective diplomacy depends on credibility, consistency, and a clear alignment with national interests. The US administration’s personalized, opaque, and venal…
The Real Private-Credit Risk Is Opacity, Not Leverage by Amit Seru
Credit risk is migrating beyond the traditional banking system into a sprawling network of funds, insurers, and lenders, with no…
What’s Wrong With the SAVE America Act? by John Mark Hansen
Much of the discussion about US President Donald Trump’s proposed SAVE America Act has centered on the bill’s partisan electoral…
South Korea’s Precarious Balancing Act by Anne O. Krueger
Caught between US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable administration and a rising China, South Korea is highly exposed to geopolitical turmoil…
Trump Approves Toxic Mining on Doorstep of Boundary Waters
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Donald Trump signed off on a…
Trump’s Tragedy of Errors by Joseph E. Stiglitz
Regardless of how long US President Donald Trump’s ill-advised war and today’s stagflationary conditions last, the long-run consequences will be…
The National Science Board Purge Is A Warning About American Decline
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The members of the National Science Board were not removed…
The Populist vs. the Pope by Adekeye Adebajo
The war of words between Pope Leo XIV and US President Donald Trump has revived the age-old clash between the…
Ready or Not, Europe’s Post-American Future Has Arrived
Although alliances as long-lasting and as tested as NATO do not collapse overnight, there is no longer any doubt that…
Europe’s Economic Emergency by Carl Bildt
Rather than flit from one challenge to another, European leaders must get their priorities straight. Achieving stronger economic growth is…
Trump EPA Downplays Local Emissions in Proposed Repeal
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The EPA on Tuesday proposed rescinding a Biden-era ruling to…
Does Private-Credit Smoke Mean Financial Fire? by Howard Davies
Does the rapid growth in non-bank lending pose a threat to the stability of the financial system? While the current…