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Casas con techos reforzados y logotipos de programa de fortificación financiado por el estado.
Environment

What Incentives Are States Providing to Fortify Homes Against Extreme Weather Damage?

States like Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana offer incentives to strengthen homes against climate damage. Programs such as Strengthen Alabama Homes, My Safe Florida Home and Fortify Homes Program provide subsidies and loans to improve roofs and meet the FORTIFIED HomeTM standard. Fortified homes suffer less damage, have higher resale value and help reduce damage and costs from climate events.

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Un plan de paz de 28 puntos con mapas y reducciones militares.
Globalization

Ukraine: Peace or Surrender?

The US peace plan for Ukraine, negotiated with Moscow, worries Kiev and Europe as it appears to be a surrender. Proposal of territorial cession to Russian control, reduction of the Ukrainian army and unfavorable conditions for Ukraine. Although there is no official confirmation, the plan generates agitation in Europe. It is feared that it is pressure from Washington on Kiev. Russia continues its military actions.

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Gráficos y mapas que ilustran el crecimiento de la estabilidad financiera global.
Globalization

Sovereign Funds of the Gulf: Global Financial Powers

The Gulf sovereign funds, historically financed by oil revenues, accumulate long-term savings through diversified investments. During the 2007-2008 financial crisis, they rescued the financial system, and now lead investments in artificial intelligence and energy transition, with assets growing from $2 to over $5 trillion in a decade, representing nearly 40% of global sovereign funds.

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Los gráficos de barras y los mapas ilustran ajustes de equilibrio fiscal a nivel global.
Globalization

What is needed to stabilize debt in advanced countries?

The analysis examines debt stabilization in the European Union, United Kingdom and United States, estimating significant fiscal adjustment necessary in countries such as the US, France and the UK to stabilize debt, although public debt is considered sustainable with additional fiscal efforts.

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Declaraciones grandiosas del cumbre UE-AU y eventos laterales mal preparados.
Globalization

25 Years of EU-AU Tensions: Breaking the Cycle of Ineffective Summits

The relations between the EU and UA have been problematic for 25 years, with cyclical summits and euphoric declarations, but mistrust prevails. The 7th meeting of heads of state will be in Luanda on November 24-25. The summits focus on grandiose declarations, but do not address underlying tensions, so a more effective approach is needed to resolve disagreements and discuss association in a changing geopolitical context.

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