The Trump-Xi Summit Countdown
After months of trade war, the summit between Trump and Xi Jinping is set in stone. Both countries extend the tariff truce for 90 days. Key issues will be Chinese excess capacity, investments, and fentanyl control. It is highlighted that negotiations should not focus solely on these aspects.
Regional Commissions: Bringing Infrastructure to Where Its Needed Most
In January 2025, a report compared the effectiveness of ARC, DRA, and NBRC in distributing infrastructure investments in rural areas. These commissions prioritize investments in troubled rural areas, effectively allocating most of their modest funds to these zones.
Keeping Promises at 10 Years: The Balance Sheet of the Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement is 10 years old, but its goals of limiting global temperature rise to less than 2°C and reaching net-zero emissions this century are at risk due to the continued increase in global emissions and insufficient commitments, both in climate action and financing to developing countries.