Capitalism’s Triple Crisis
Capitalism is facing at least three major crises. A pandemic-induced health crisis has rapidly ignited an economic crisis with yet unknown consequences for financial...
The Arab World’s Perfect COVID-19 Storm
Middle Eastern and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are heading toward a recession in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, collapsing oil...
Unleashing the Economic Power of Women
Girls are attending school in greater numbers than ever before, and women are increasingly entering the labor force and leading businesses. Although we should...
Violence against women blocks development
The single highest barrier to development globally is neither hunger nor disease. It is gender-based discrimination and violence. That is why achieving United Nations...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
