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Excessive enthusiasm often shapes decisions about market regulation. It was encouraging to hear Sir Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor, push back against the growing support for cryptocurrencies. In his July address at Mansion House, he restated his doubts about the necessity of a central bank digital currency like

had the right to defend itself, but what followed has been a devastating humanitarian crisis that has shocked global observers. The recent shift in tone from UK politicians reflects growing unease over the scale of suffering in Gaza, even as diplomatic efforts stall. The issue erupted unexpectedly during a BBC

Today, strong advocates of technology dominate the ranks of influential Silicon Valley figures. They envision a promising future for humanity driven by rapid advancements in innovation. Undeniably, technology and science are among humanity’s greatest strengths and sources of hope. However, this optimism often goes too far, as technological progress

The year 2025 should be a celebration of the United Nations' 80th anniversary. Instead, it may be remembered as the moment the post-1945 global order disintegrated. Signs of strain have been evident for years. Military interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, alongside the war in Ukraine, have normalized the

Housing Crisis Poses Major Threat to Europe’s Stability, Says Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni, the mayor of Barcelona, recently warned that the housing crisis has become as severe a challenge for the EU as geopolitical tensions. "There’s a real danger that working and middle-class citizens will lose faith

Do People from Different Backgrounds Perceive the World Differently? Two recent studies have revisited the long-standing debate over whether people from varying cultures and environments perceive the world in distinct ways. The findings suggest that the answer may be more nuanced than either study alone proposes. One investigation, conducted by