Promoting airport privatization in the U.S.
Robert Poole proposes privatizing airports in the U.S. with two tax changes: eliminating tax-exempt bonds prior to a change in control and allowing private tax-exempt bonds in leased airports. Privatization has proven to increase airlines, reduce fees, improve productivity and passenger satisfaction. The 2018 Airport Investment Partnership Program Act eases regulation and encourages long-term leases with partnerships.
How Innovation Competition is Fueling Global Overcapacity
The competition for innovation exacerbates the global overcapacity in manufacturing, with China leading the market and creating imbalances. The excess of cheap goods generates trade tensions, especially between China and the US. This affects advanced economies such as the US and the EU, and industrial policies can exacerbate the problem with excessive subsidies.
USA, Europe and Ukraine: The Washington Triangle
Trump meets with US, European, and Ukrainian leaders to discuss the conflict after his meeting with Putin. There is concern about Trump’s approach to Russia and a possible ceasefire in Ukraine is discussed with fear of territorial concessions. Europeans seek security guarantees for Ukraine without its entry into NATO. The cession of Ukrainian territories to Russia in exchange for peace is raised. Trump’s statements generate uncertainty and discontent in Kiev. Europe seeks to show unity and support Ukraine.
AI Approaches by Different States
In 2025, 47 global states introduced artificial intelligence legislation, with democrats focused on citizen protection and republicans on banning harmful uses and promoting innovation. Key issues include intimate image protection, elections, transparency, automated decisions, government use, employment, and health.
Serbia in Crisis: The Controversial Urban Battle between Police and Protesters
In Serbia, anti-government protests radicalize with police violence and repression. There were 114 arrests, including an Italian. Vucic accuses protesters of being terrorists and the EU remains silent while Russia supports. The situation polarizes the country. Vucic’s authoritarian evolution is reminiscent of Milosevic.