Global World News How Politics Could Derail The World Economy In 2025

'Derailment' warning as world faces threats to its ability to act on climate change

The worsening consequences of the climate crisis could fatally "derail" climate action, researchers have warned. Read More

Scientists say dimming the sun could spark global chaos

Scientists are taking the once-radical concept of dimming the sun through stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) seriously, but a Columbia University team warns that reality is far messier than models ... Read More

‘Immediate consequences’: How a US government shutdown could derail global climate progress

When the US government shut down two weeks ago, so did parts of its climate agenda. Thousands of federal workers have been sent home, billions in clean energy grants frozen and the country’s largest ... Read More

Political chaos in France could derail E.U. security initiatives

As Paris wrestles with ballooning debt and a budget impasse, two major Franco-German military projects and other E.U. integration initiatives could stall. Read More

The rise and fall of globalisation, part one: battle to be top dog

In each era of globalisation since the mid-17th century, a single country has sought to be the clear world leader – shaping the rules of the global economy for all. Read More

IMF chief says global economy doing 'better than feared,' downside risks dominate

WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The world economy has proven more resilient than expected despite acute strains from multiple shocks, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, ... Read More

World economy doing better than feared, but worse than we need: IMF chief

WASHINGTON: The global economy is doing better than expected, even as it faces prolonged uncertainty and underwhelming medium-term growth prospects, the head of the IMF said Wednesday. The world ... Read More