In today’s interconnected global economy, geopolitical shocks cascade through trade, production, and financial networks that were built for efficiency, not resilience. As disruptions hit critical supply chains, temporary price spikes can evolve into sustained inflationary pressures, raising the risk of stagflation.

While many Americans associate AI with mass layoffs and less satisfying work, an AI future that puts people first and supports workers is possible.

The Trump administration’s overt imperialism has unraveled the global order of shared norms and institutions faster than anyone expected. We now find ourselves at a juncture where everyone must either follow the US back into the jungle or refuse, leaving the America to its own devices.