The World Trade Organization (WTO) should expel the United States to signal that its protectionist policies and weaponisation of trade are unacceptable, according to an academic speaking at the World Economic Forum’s Summer Davos. “There is a danger in that protectionism is contagious,” said Kristen Hopewell, a professor at the University of British Columbia’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, during a panel session at the event in Dalian. “If you allow the US to remain in the WTO... Read more ›
Radical shifts in foreign policy under Trump are not only counterproductive, they reveal a profound misunderstanding of evolving global politics. Read more ›
In order to stave off the worst effects of climate change, experts say that we, as a planet, need to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. That has led countless companies to set their own corporate net-zero goals—and use carbon credits and renewable energy certificates to balance out their emissions—as a way to show their commitment to the climate. But a company getting to net zero on paper isn’t actually all that beneficial for the climate, argues a from the Searchlight Institute, a centrist De... Read more ›
Decades ago, national security was measured in tanks, fighters and border protection. Today, it is far broader, extending across our digital networks, critical infrastructure, social cohesion and online spaces. A stronger national security future means ... Read more ›
A modest projected decline in overall inflation for June doesn't tell the complete story. Read more ›
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Japan’s government is preparing a long term economic strategy that calls on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to pursue monetary policies that support private demand and economic growth, according to a draft blueprint. The proposal, backed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, urges closer coordination between the government and the central bank as Japan seeks to […] The post appeared first on . Read more ›
JD Vance LIVE: Vice Pres. Vance Calls Iranians Extremely Confusing Negotiators After Diplomatic Snub
Vice President JD Vance described his Iranian counterparts as \"extremely confusing\" negotiators as he departed technical talks in Switzerland\. \"I've spent a lot of time dealing with the Iranians over the last few months\. Sometimes I find them extremely confusing as negotiators,\" Vance told reporters when asked about Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at one point not shaking his hand\. \"I would just encourage the media, mistrust a little bit what you see coming out of Iranian social media... Read more ›
_Economy · 2026-06-19 08:17_ **BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19.** A World Trade Organization (WTO)-supported project helped Tajikistan strengthen food safety standards in the honey and apricot sectors and support exports of these products, a representative of the WTO told Trend. "One example is the technical and financial support provided by the Standard and Trade Development Facility (a multi-agency capacity-building initiative housed at the WTO) to the Government of Tajikistan to improve food... Read more ›
Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businessesWeakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned.Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), said: “The U-turns are really damaging to inward investor confidence. If we really want to grow the economy, then investing and getting good at building stuff is essential.” Read more ›
AbstractGovernment-funded overseas scholarship programmes have most commonly been analysed through the lens of soft power. Recent research has emphasised that the relationship between educational exchange and political influence is contingent, uneven, and often disrupted by unintended consequences. Why do governments continue to use scholarships? This article presents an alternative framework, conceptualised as multidimensional foreign policy logic, to examine how states design and justify sc... Read more ›
Insider Brief As expected and reported earlier, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to accelerate quantum technology while expanding protections against foreign espionage, a move that puts the emerging field more firmly inside U.S. economic and national security policy. The order — labeled Ushering in... Read more ›
Traders anticipate the central bank hiking interest rates amid high inflation. Read more ›
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — High gas prices pushed annual inflation to the highest level in three years, according to May data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, rose to 4.1% in May from 3.8% in April. On a monthly basis The post appeared first on <a href=" Read more ›
The Pew Research Center thinktank surveyed tens of thousands of people and found growing concerns over Trump’s second term foreign policy Read more ›
Co-authors Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown share 5 key insights from their new book, How to Win a Trade War: An Optimistic Guide to an Anxious Global Economy. Read more ›
Globally, the transport sector accounts for 15% of annual CO emissions, with land transport comprising the vast majority, making mitigation in this sub-sector critical to achieving the Paris Agreement. This article applies five established effort-sharing approaches to allocate the remaining global land transport carbon budget across countries in alignment with 1.5 C and 2 C scenarios that prioritize sustainable and equitable development. The results serve as transparent, scientific and compar... Read more ›
An NCC Group report warns state-backed hackers are attempting to hide activity by posing as ransomware groups and deploying commercially available malware Read more ›
A closely watched inflation report is set to reveal how much price growth picked up in May — as many Americans remain mired in an affordability crunch. Read more ›
Seoul's economic dynamism, shrewd diplomacy and strong record of co-operation with NATO countries in trade and defence has positioned it as a natural addition to the Group of Seven. Read more ›