Marking 80 Years of the United Nations: Does Multilateralism Still Matter?
At the 80th UN General Assembly, experts analyze the role of multilateralism in global security and development. They highlight the uncertainty over the direction of the US, China’s response to climate change, the decrease in UN peace operations, and the importance of maintaining peace and humanitarian assistance.
Can FDAs New National Priority Voucher Meet Its Ambitious Goals?
The FDA’s CNPV program seeks to accelerate the review of drugs to drive U.S. public health goals with five priorities: addressing health crises, delivering innovative cures, covering unmet medical needs, strengthening local supply chains, and increasing affordability. Expedited drug review motivates development, but its ability to foster local production and affordability is questionable.
New tariffs put residential construction at risk.
New tariffs raise residential construction costs in the U.S., reaching $30 billion in investment, exacerbating the housing crisis with high prices and rents, despite affordable housing policies.
Latin American Elections 2025: An Analysis of the Electoral Closure
In the last quarter of 2025, Latin America will have crucial elections in Bolivia, Chile, Honduras, and Argentina, in addition to a referendum in Ecuador. Figures such as Nayib Bukele and the second round in Bolivia will be highlighted, marking the end of the MAS era. In Argentina, the legislative elections are key for Javier Milei. Polarization and fragmentation of parties are expected, with significant impact on the region.
Californias Climate Milestones: Progress on the Road
California has attempted to link transportation, land use, and housing to climate policy, but state laws still fail to meet their goals and overload local authorities. Despite efforts, the transportation sector remains an environmental risk. Laws seek to decrease miles traveled in vehicles and counteract the negative effects of car-centered development.