Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

  A memorandum of understanding was signed between the United States and the regime in Iran on June 18. The 14-point ceasefire foresees the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the ending of the blockade of maritime transport to and from Iranian ports, the halting of the nuclear program and the release of some sanctioned […]

  Several important events occurred in the economy this June. Topping the list was the record initial public offering of SpaceX, which will be followed by two IPOs in the artificial intelligence sector: Anthropic and OpenAI. On the less positive side, inflation remains elevated and public debt continues to soar across the developed world, including […]

  There is a growing discussion surrounding the potential end of the bloodshed in Ukraine. Washington is pushing for a resolution, the pope is calling for peace, and various countries and individuals are either proposing or stepping forward to mediate. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reached out to Russian President Vladimir Putin in an open letter, suggesting […]

  Personalities such as Elon Musk and big-tech founders are on the frontlines. The infrastructure, communication and disruptive technologies they create are revolutionizing the economy and society. Although in general beneficial and exciting, the developments also create envy and anxieties. Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon and publishes The Washington Post, is also reaching for the stars […]

  Last weekend, we heard much contradictory messaging from Washington and Tehran regarding a possible settlement, at least a temporary one, to the conflict. However, no agreement materialized. The United States wants to end the war with Iran, but not at any price. A rapid and decisive regime change appears difficult to achieve. At a […]