Category: Timely Commentary & Analysis

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Oct 15, 2026

ECB President Christine Lagarde on the digital euro and Europe’s financial future

By the GeoEconomics Center

As Europe moves closer to a digital euro, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses the future of Europe’s currency and the importance of payment sovereignty. Speaking with Josh Lipsky at the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Lagarde also weighs in on inflation, economic growth, and the ECB’s monetary policy outlook.

Podcast

Oct 8, 2026

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman on rates, regulation, and AI

By the Atlantic Council

What’s next for interest rates after the Fed’s September hike? Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman says there’s no urgent need for further action.

Trackers and Data Visualizations

Oct 5, 2026

Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, 100 days in

By Munqith Dagher

During the first hundred days of the al-Zaidi government, the Independent Institute for Administration and Civil Society Studies (IIACSS) surveyed Iraqis nationwide, and the data offer valuable insights into how Iraqis assess the new administration at this early stage.

Elections Middle East

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Oct 2, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on Russia’s gray-zone war with Europe

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 2, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on POLITICO’s Brussels Playbook Podcast on how Europe should respond to Russian sabotage, arson, cyberattacks, and attacks on critical infrastructure.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Oct 1, 2026

Braw in Financial Times on Australia’s banks planning for cable blackouts

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 1, Elisabeth Braw was published in Financial Times on how Australia is preparing its financial system for undersea warfare.

Indo-Pacific Maritime Security

Inflection Points

Sep 30, 2026

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on AI and the future of medicine

By Frederick Kempe

Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla joined Frederick Kempe to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare industry.

Artificial Intelligence Economy & Business

Podcast

Sep 29, 2026

President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Syria’s next chapter

By the Atlantic Council

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa joins the Atlantic Council to discuss Syria’s future and his government’s priorities for reconstruction, economic recovery, and institutional reform.

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 29, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on the cost of Russia’s hybrid war on European businesses

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 29, Elisabeth Braw was published in POLITICO on the financial costs of Russia’s gray-zone aggression.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 28, 2026

Braw in Sky News on the safety of UK air bases

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 28, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Sky News to discuss the Fairford Plot, and the safety of UK air bases.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 26, 2026

Braw in The Spectator on the West’s readiness for an undersea war

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 26, Elisabeth Braw was published in The Spectator in an article discussing the West’s preparedness for an undersea war.

Europe Security & Defense
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