In a technocratic system, institutions become an end in themselves, and the state accumulates power. Liberal democracy has been betrayed. Autocrats are no longer required to erode freedom; technocracy ...

On January 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow to conclude a Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It is the first bilateral treaty ...

Sovereign wealth funds have grown fast, but their state-run nature hides as much as it reveals about global finance. In 2010, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority, acquired ...

Global trade flows are shifting and fragmenting, while Donald Trump’s rapprochement with Vladimir Putin could complicate matters further. Cars lined up for export at the Lianyungang Port in China. In ...

is a professor of economics in Italy.

is a professor of economics in Italy.

is a professor of economics in Italy.

President Trump’s second term is seeing an intensification of tariff use, reshaping U.S. trade policies and global economic relations. President Donald Trump (left) and Commerce Secretary Howard ...

The tussle between Presidents Trump and Zelenskiy is a symptom of realpolitik in times of fundamentally changing geopolitical balances. The argument between Presidents Trump and Zelenskiy in the Oval ...

Algeria’s accelerated arms buildup underscores its regional ambitions while serving as a domestic political tool. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (left) and Chief of the General Staff of ...

Nigeria’s complex history of colonial borders, ethnic diversity and federal tensions fuels ongoing instability, corruption and secessionist aspirations. Nigeria, often referred to as the Giant of ...

President Trump’s pro-crypto policies could spark renewed growth and innovation in the U.S. digital currency landscape. David Sacks, America’s first crypto and AI czar, speaks to President Trump as he ...