AI is transforming finance, but its speed, opacity, and homogeneity are creating new systemic risks. Flash crashes, model failures, and cloud dependencies threaten global stability-here's what's being done and what must change.
The Federal Reserve's projected rate cuts through 2026 will reshape bond and stock markets. Learn how inflation expectations, yield curves, and labor data will impact your investments-and what to do now to prepare.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe slashed Russian gas imports by 80% and rebuilt its energy system using LNG, renewables, and grid synchronization. But hidden vulnerabilities in storage and east-west transmission still threaten long-term security.
Sustainable investing now requires balancing ESG goals with national security needs as geopolitical fragmentation reshapes global finance. Europe, the U.S., and Asia are developing competing systems-investors must adapt or risk failure.
In 2025, Turkey navigates a high-stakes balancing act between NATO demands, Black Sea dominance, and strategic partnerships with China and the U.S. Its defense spending is soaring, its diplomacy is multi-directional, and its survival depends on staying indispensable without becoming a pawn.
Cities are overheating due to the urban heat island effect, putting public health at risk. Learn how cool roofs, tree canopy, green infrastructure, and resilience hubs can reduce temperatures and save lives-especially in vulnerable neighborhoods.
Regional vaccine manufacturing hubs and technology transfer are transforming global health security by reducing dependency on wealthy nations. Learn how these initiatives are cutting delivery times, creating jobs, and ensuring equitable access to life-saving vaccines.
Partisan media diets are deepening political divides by reinforcing echo chambers, fueling distrust, and turning opponents into enemies. Learn how algorithms, disinformation, and emotional design shape beliefs-and what you can do about it.
As visa approvals shrink, tech companies are building global talent pipelines to hire skilled engineers from India, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and beyond-without waiting for green cards. Here’s how they’re doing it.
Teacher shortages are worsening globally, with high attrition rates, underfunded schools, and poorly integrated EdTech making the crisis worse. Real solutions require better pay, teacher input, and serious funding - not more apps.
Childcare subsidies, parental leave, and fertility support are reshaping how families plan for children. Countries with integrated policies see higher birth rates and stronger workforce participation. Here’s what works-and what doesn’t.
AI is transforming public services by speeding up citizen interactions, improving case management, and enabling smarter decisions-but only if ethical safeguards are built in from the start. Real examples from Estonia, Singapore, and Canada show how it works-and where it fails.