A COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan
The COVID-19 epidemic is accelerating, and as the new coronavirus approaches pandemic status, it is increasingly likely that the economic impact will be severe....
Social Democracy Beats Democratic Socialism
It used to be an unwritten rule of US politics that a socialist could never qualify for high national office. But now a self-proclaimed...
The Case for Global Health Diplomacy
One of the hallmarks of an effective foreign policy is that it runs in the background, neither loud nor especially visible. Governments must urgently...
Europe Must Act Against ‘Crisis Pregnancy Centers’
In Europe, if you go to a public hospital seeking medical advice, you expect accurate, science-based information. You expect the staff attending you to...
Realizing the Potential of AI Localism
Every new technology rides a wave from hype to dismay. But even by the usual standards, artificial intelligence has had a turbulent run. Is...
When Viruses Turn Political
Before the coronavirus exploded into the news, a report by the World Health Organization warned that the world was not prepared for “a fast-moving,...
Limited Liability Is Causing Unlimited Harm
In a recent tweet, Olivier Blanchard, a former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, wondered how we can “have so much political and...
Orphanage Tourism Endangers Children
Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Melania Trump, and Kanye West have all, in recent years, made highly publicized visits to orphanages in low-income countries. Tourists who...
Power of AI in Emerging Markets
Artificial intelligence is permeating almost every aspect of life in advanced economies. From governments to businesses to individuals, AI’s reach is sweeping, and its...
Change of the Davos Man
This year marked the 50th anniversary of the World Economic Forum’s flagship meeting of the world’s business and political elites in Davos, Switzerland. Much...
