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The False Choice Between Palestinian and Jewish Liberation
The False Choice Between Palestinian and Jewish Liberation
Shlomo Ben-Ami rejects the facile moralism of those who view the ongoing war through the narrow lens of decolonization. -
The Rage of the Outsiders
The Rage of the Outsiders
Ian Buruma shows what Geert Wilders has in common with other ultra-nationalist politicians, past and present. -
Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance
Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance
Ban Ki-moon, et al. urges oil-exporting countries to kickstart a program of green investment in the Global South at COP28. -
Germany’s Debt Brake Is Breaking Its Economy
Germany’s Debt Brake Is Breaking Its Economy
Marcel Fratzscher warns that a flawed constitutional rule is undermining the country’s ability to pursue essential reforms. -
Why COP28 Has Already Failed
Why COP28 Has Already Failed
Marta Schaaf & Kristine Beckerle say that the UAE’s repression of dissidents and rights activists serves defenders of the climate status quo. -
Justice for Climate Migrants
Justice for Climate Migrants
Sameh Shoukry & Amy E. Pope urge leaders to take a holistic approach to addressing the sharp increase in weather-related displacement. -
In AI, Capital Wins Again
In AI, Capital Wins Again
Katharina Pistor shows why OpenAI’s efforts to preserve its founding non-profit mission never stood any chance. -
The New Normal for Central Banks
The New Normal for Central Banks
Lucrezia Reichlin asks why the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank keep providing liquidity directly to banks. -
Our Megathreatened Age
Our Megathreatened Age
Nouriel Roubini predicts a bright future – if we can survive the next few decades of economic instability and political chaos. -
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Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance
Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance
Nov 28, 2023 Ban Ki-moon, et al. urges oil-exporting countries to kickstart a program of green investment in the Global South at COP28.
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Germany’s Debt Brake Is Breaking Its Economy
Germany’s Debt Brake Is Breaking Its Economy
Nov 28, 2023 Marcel Fratzscher warns that a flawed constitutional rule is undermining the country’s ability to pursue essential reforms.
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Why COP28 Has Already Failed
Why COP28 Has Already Failed
Nov 28, 2023 Marta Schaaf & Kristine Beckerle say that the UAE’s repression of dissidents and rights activists serves defenders of the climate status quo.
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In AI, Capital Wins Again
In AI, Capital Wins Again
Nov 28, 2023 Katharina Pistor shows why OpenAI’s efforts to preserve its founding non-profit mission never stood any chance.
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Justice for Climate Migrants
Justice for Climate Migrants
Nov 28, 2023 Sameh Shoukry & Amy E. Pope urge leaders to take a holistic approach to addressing the sharp increase in weather-related displacement.
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Antara Haldar on behavioral economics, development models, global governance, and more
Antara Haldar on behavioral economics, development models, global governance, and more
Antara Haldar advocates a radical rethink of development, explains what went right at the recent AI Safety Summit, highlights the economics discipline’s shortcomings, and more. -
Our Megathreatened Age
Our Megathreatened Age
Nouriel Roubini predicts a bright future – if we can survive the next few decades of economic instability and political chaos. -
Holiday 2023 Reading List
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The New Industrial Policy and Its Critics
The New Industrial Policy and Its Critics
Laura Tyson & John Zysman explain how a government-led economic strategy can promote market competition and innovation. -
The Hidden Gender Wealth Gap
The Hidden Gender Wealth Gap
Céline Bessière & Sibylle Gollac document an underappreciated form of inequality that threatens to set women back once again. -
Will the Israel-Hamas War Spread?
Will the Israel-Hamas War Spread?
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Comfort Ero, Negar Mortazavi, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, Sinan ÜlgenAs Israel’s war against Hamas enters its second month, tensions are running high across the region, with some observers predicting a geopolitical reshuffling, and others fearing a wider Middle East war. We asked PS commentators to assess the likely behavior of Israel’s neighbors and regional powers such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey.
Stayin’ Alive
Despite global emissions continuing to rise, scientists and some climate leaders insist that we can still keep the Paris climate agreement alive and limit global warming to 1.5°C. Doing so, however, will require an unprecedented deployment of new technologies, infrastructure, and financing on a global scale – starting immediately.
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Sustainability Now
Sustainability Now brings together leading voices in all of the domains involved in combating climate change, each addressing specific facets of the challenge.
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Justice for Climate Migrants
Justice for Climate Migrants
Sameh Shoukry & Amy E. Pope urge leaders to take a holistic approach to addressing the sharp increase in weather-related displacement. -
Loss and Damage as a Common Climate Cause
Loss and Damage as a Common Climate Cause
Naveeda Khan explains why so many developing countries have not balked at a major oil producer hosting COP28. -
Hard Truths About Green Industrial Policy
Hard Truths About Green Industrial Policy
Ilias Alami, et al. warn that win-win narratives obscure the difficult trade-offs involved in state-led decarbonization projects.