Project Syndicate

George Papaconstantinou & Jean Pisani-Ferry suggest how global commons and interdependencies can be managed in the absence of a responsible superpower.

Jeffrey Frankel imagines the economic and geopolitical consequences we might be facing in January 2026.

US-China trade imbalances might seem like an economic problem, but political engagement is an essential part of the solution. By forcing China to nurture its middle class, US President-elect Donald Trump's tariffs might open the way for political change of the sort Western leaders expected to see in China decades ago.

The most important lesson of the past few years is that European countries need to respond much faster to emerging security crises. To overcome its chronic sluggishness, the European Union must establish processes for fast-tracking critical military and infrastructure spending.

Dani Rodrik argues that import duties are neither an all-purpose tool, as Donald Trump believes, nor a purposeless one.

, and To help those struggling with extreme poverty access essentials like food, shelter, and health care, policymakers must improve affordability in addition to fostering economic growth. By creating quality jobs and reducing the costs of basic goods and services, companies are well positioned to drive inclusive development.

Thiago Barral & Woochong Um urge policymakers to work with key stakeholders to accelerate the uptake of renewables.

Like Islamic extremists, Russian President Vladimir Putin wraps himself in the garb of religious orthodoxy in order to present himself as an authentic exponent of traditional values. Yet one need only consider the lives of genuine spiritual fundamentalists to see this ruse for what it really is.

The H-1B visa debate within Donald Trump's Silicon Valley/MAGA coalition raises some important questions for how the United States should think about education and technology in an increasingly globalized knowledge economy. While high-skill immigration can deliver win-win outcomes, these are not guaranteed.

If US President-elect Donald Trump attempts to negotiate a “peace deal” that benefits Russia at Ukraine's expense, Europe must be prepared to provide Ukraine with the political and financial support it needs to sustain its resistance. While Europe cannot decide the war's outcome, it can improve Ukraine's prospects considerably.