Europeans work less than Americans. This is not a problem for prosperity as long as they are sufficiently productive. But some statistics suggest even exemplary Switzerland is in danger of falling behind, writes Albert Steck.
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In recent years, scientists have developed technology which could artificially influence the climate by reducing solar radiation. But the use of such solar geoengineering methods poses significant ecological and legal challenges.
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If Ukraine loses the war, Russia's president will be tempted to continue his conquests. The Baltic republics are under particular threat. And in Western Europe, disruptive operations and politicians paid by the Kremlin will unsettle citizens even more.
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In the last parliamentary elections in #India , more women voted than men. This time around, India’s political parties are making concerted efforts to woo them, writes Natalie Mayroth.
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After the end of the Cold War, the U.S. lost sight of the strategic importance of Latin America. Today, as China, Russia and Iran establish footholds in America's backyard, this is proving to be a mistake, writes Werner J. Marti.
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For now, the US is continuing to stand by its global defense responsibilities, as shown by the approval of military aid for #Ukraine . But future security aid for Europe may increasingly come in the form of loans, with new conditions, writes Georg Häsler.
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Inflation rates have been hard to predict in recent months. Although prices have been rising unexpectedly fast in Switzerland, the situation remains more stable than in countries like the US – largely due to the strong Swiss franc, Thomas Fuster writes.
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#China 's leaders are encouraging migration back to the countryside. Returnees are romanticizing their new life. But behind this #deurbanization lies a harsh reality, writes Katrin Büchenbacher 王路也.
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#Japan has Asia's best-structured technical education system. As the country's workforce shrinks, so-called super science high schools and new funding programs are intended to increase the system’s appeal, especially among women, writes Martin Kölling.
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#Psychedelic drugs are becoming increasingly popular in the business world. In specialized retreats, managers hope to expand their creative potential and overcome mental blocks with the help of substances like #psilocybin , Nelly Keusch writes.
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Mohammed bin Salman thought that Saudi Arabia was already on its way to becoming a world power. However, the war in Gaza has shown the crown prince the limits of his power. A report from the #wef2024 in Riyadh from Daniel Boehm.
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Hunger in the war-battered #Gaza Strip is slipping from crisis mode to catastrophe, according to international observers. The recent rise in the number of aid shipments could avert famine, but conditions remain dire.
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Despite averting a war with Israel for now, #Tehran is nervous. It is cracking down on critics and women who disobey the headscarf law, and talking tough about nuclear bombs. What does it all mean?
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What would a second Donald #Trump presidency mean for #Ukraine ? Although Trump has lifted his blockade on American aid to Ukraine, his position on the war remains unclear, and his unpredictability could pose a threat to Kyiv, writes Ivo Mijnssen.
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#China is collecting personal information about Americans and other foreigners, and creating a kind of address book with millions of entries. This could help the country's secret services identify spies and recruit agents, writes Lukas Mäder.
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U.S. #farmers are among the world leaders in maize and soybean cultivation, despite not receiving subsidies. The industry, however, is plagued by recruitment worries, writes Dominik Feldges.
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Boosters say #India 's economy is booming. Skeptics say the opposite. Both are right. As India's controversial prime minister seeks reelection this spring after a decade in power, the country is increasingly divided, writes Andreas Babst.
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Beijing is ratcheting up its pressure on Manila, which is increasingly relying on the military support of its partner countries. All signs point to further escalation over disputed maritime territory in the South China Sea, writes Patrick Zoll.
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Many Europeans look at the spread of #conspiracy theories within U.S. politics with disbelief. Yet paranoia has been an integral part of American democracy since long before Donald #Trump , writes Alan Cassidy.
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Money earned from raw materials can be a curse rather than a blessing. It helps autocratic regimes stay in power, ignore their people and leads to frequent wars. But there are exceptions, writes Peter A. Fischer.
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