Author: Editorial Desk
Editorial Desk is responsible for reporting and explainers at Erths, an independent publication focused on global affairs, power, technology, and climate. Coverage prioritises systemic analysis, policy context, and long-term trends, aiming to make complex subjects accessible without oversimplification.
Governments and large companies are reassessing spending plans as higher borrowing costs, tighter budgets, and political constraints narrow room for manoeuvre. While headline growth has stabilised…
Diplomatic efforts across several regions are continuing against a backdrop of economic pressure, security concerns, and political uncertainty. While no single negotiation has produced a breakthrough,…
Climate risk is moving further into the centre of government policy, financial decision-making, and insurance markets. While long-term targets remain politically contested, near-term pressures are becoming…
Governments, regulators, and technology companies are entering the week facing mounting questions about artificial intelligence, market concentration, and enforcement. While no single announcement has reset expectations,…
AI regulation explained: UK vs EU vs US — what’s being regulated, what’s changing, and what to watch
Artificial intelligence is being regulated through a mix of new AI-specific laws, existing consumer and data rules, and sector regulators applying old powers to new systems.…
Sanctions are one of the most frequently used — and most misunderstood — tools of modern foreign policy. Governments rely on them to apply pressure without…
Interest rates influence almost every part of the modern economy — from mortgage payments and government debt to stock markets and currency values. At the centre…
Investors, executives, and policymakers are entering the week facing a familiar mix of economic uncertainty, regulatory pressure, and geopolitical risk. While no single announcement has reset…
Global markets and policymakers are navigating a mix of geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, and accelerating technological change. While no single event dominates the agenda, several developments…
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