Some businesses are exercising caution before signing up for a long-awaited new data agreement between the U.S. and the European Union. They want to determine if the benefits of the agreement outweigh the potential risks. After three years of negotiations, the EU granted final approval in July to a new deal that permits companies to …
William A. Galston is a distinguished writer who contributes the Politics & Ideas column to the esteemed Wall Street Journal. Within the dynamic Brookings Institution, he holds the esteemed Ezra K. Zilkha Chair in the Governance Studies Program and serves as a senior fellow. In his illustrious career, Galston has achieved numerous accomplishments. Prior to …
The United States has been diligently attempting to engage with North Korea in discussions regarding denuclearization. However, Pyongyang has displayed no interest in participating, according to Victor Cha, the Senior Vice President for Asia and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. During an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia,” Cha emphasized …
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China is pivotal for maintaining ongoing communication between the two countries, according to Eswar Prasad, an economics professor at Cornell University. “What is crucial about Janet Yellen’s visit is that it facilitates discussions at both technical and high-level policy levels,” stated Prasad in an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk …
U.S. President Joe Biden and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi came together for a state dinner at the White House, marking a new chapter in U.S.-India relations. During a speech to the joint session of the U.S. Congress, Modi emphasized the importance of collaboration on semiconductors and critical minerals, highlighting the positive impact it can …
With Brazil’s struggle to establish a regulated carbon market, the country’s new president aims to implement a fresh approach in replacing his predecessor’s unsuccessful strategy. However, achieving success is still uncertain. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration is finalizing a proposal for a new regulated cap-and-trade system, which he plans to submit to Congress …
In Moscow, a new craze has emerged – a nuclear war game where players rush to find launch codes and prevent a catastrophic strike on the United States. The game is hosted in a building reminiscent of the Cold War era, emphasizing tensions that remain after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The game, called …