Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99.
Japan grapples with Iran war, cyber risk and tightening financial conditions
Scott Foster reports that Japan faces a convergence of shocks — from Middle East energy disruption to rising bond yields and AI-driven cyber threats — raising concerns about financial stability as policymakers balance inflation risks against slowing growth.
Stagnation is reshaping Germany into a tax-driven economy
Diego Faßnacht reports that Germany’s prolonged economic stagnation is forcing a shift toward higher taxes, debt and social contributions, as political gridlock blocks reform and fuels rising support for the AfD as a vehicle of economic discontent.
Russian hawks losing patience as pressure builds on Putin to escalate
James Davis reports that mounting frustration within Russia’s “war party,” combined with growing Western support for Ukraine, is increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin to escalate militarily, raising the risk of a broader confrontation involving NATO.