For generations, the conventional wisdom has been that hard work, innovation, and career success pave the path to wealth. But in 2025, economic realities suggest a different truth: inheritance is emerging as the defining factor in financial prosperity. Just as in Jane Austen’s time, when marriage

The post-1945 global order is unraveling at an alarming pace, and Donald Trump is at the helm of this transformation, steering America into a might-is-right world. In an unprecedented display at the United Nations this week, the United States aligned itself with Russia and North Korea against

Ukraine is facing a growing crisis as its military grapples with a critical shortage of manpower, compounded by increasing tensions on the front lines. Despite a heavy-handed mobilisation campaign, the country is struggling to fill the gaps left by mounting casualties and a steady stream of

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine three years ago, China has remained a steadfast supporter of its northern neighbor while largely sidelining Ukraine. Despite claiming neutrality, Beijing has significantly aided Moscow—purchasing Russian oil and gas and supplying technology with potential

After decades of outsmarting powerful billionaires plotting world domination, James Bond has finally been captured by one. On February 20th, Amazon, the global tech and retail giant, announced it had secured creative control of the iconic spy film franchise from Barbara Broccoli and Michael

If America must be ruthless, it should at least be strategic. That is the hope President Donald Trump’s defenders cling to as he blames Ukraine for its own invasion and aligns himself with Russia at the United Nations. His supporters argue that his seemingly baffling concessions to Vladimir Putin

The battle for dominance between the world’s two largest exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has reached a turning point. On February 18th, Vanguard’s VOO—an ETF tracking the S&P 500—became the world’s largest, briefly surpassing SPY, a competing S&P 500 ETF managed by State Street Global

Every year, millions suffer from conditions that modern medicine struggles to address. Of the many patients in need of an organ transplant, 90% never receive one. Around 240 million people live with rare genetic diseases, the vast majority of which lack effective treatments. Poor diets contribute

During a recent summit in Paris, J.D. Vance, America’s vice president, expressed a bold vision: that the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems would be built on “American-designed and manufactured chips.” While the aspiration is lofty, it faces a harsh reality. Although the

Ukraine’s government is set to approve a deal with the United States to jointly develop its mineral resources, after a fraught period of negotiations. The deal, expected to be signed by Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting in Washington, DC, on February 28, marks a crucial step