Alejandro Izquierdo
Research economist at the InterAmerican Development Bank
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Countering Trump’s Politics of Fear
Countering Trump’s Politics of Fear
Koichi Hamada calls for a new set of policies that responds to, rather than dismisses, US voters’ legitimate fears. -
Where Are the Democrats?
Where Are the Democrats?
Reed Galen lambasts the party for sitting by and watching America implode, in the misguided hope of winning the midterms. -
Signs of a US Recession
Signs of a US Recession
Dambisa Moyo catalogues several indicators suggesting that the world's largest economy is headed for a slump. -
Trump’s Trade War
Trump’s Trade War
Less than two months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners, with much more to come. This strategy not only lacks any credible theoretical foundations; it is putting the US on a path toward irrevocable economic and geopolitical decline.
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Why Frugal AI Alone Won’t Fix AI’s Energy Problem
Why Frugal AI Alone Won’t Fix AI’s Energy Problem
Boris Ruf explains why shifting the responsibility for reducing AI’s carbon footprint to end users is counterproductive. -
The Global South’s Path to Economic Resilience
The Global South’s Path to Economic Resilience
Anwar Ibrahim explains how Malaysia and other middle powers are navigating increasingly uncertain geopolitical terrain. -
America’s “HIP” Economy
America’s “HIP” Economy
Todd G. Buchholz sees developments and breakthroughs in health, information, and power as grounds for optimism. -
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Andrés Velasco reflects on the tragic fate of the country that took him in as a teenage refugee from Augusto Pinochet's Chile. -
The Global Divide Over the Ukraine War
The Global Divide Over the Ukraine War
Brahma Chellaney urges all parties to adopt a realistic approach to a deadlocked conflict and negotiate accordingly.