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  1. The Economist8 min

    Will the Iran war spread across the Middle East?

    Greg, Anshul, Adam, Pete Hexeth

    Experts warn that regional chaos in Iran could trigger a prolonged conflict, spiking energy prices and threatening the security models of Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar. While historically neutral, these nations are shifting toward military alignment with the US and abandoning diplomatic restraint as Iranian strikes backfire by uniting regional populations against Tehran. This escalation occurs amidst a US strategy driven by legacy considerations rather than broad public support, aiming to transform Iran's political landscape while balancing fears of a quagmire against the need to signal power to global rivals like China.

  2. The Economist7 min

    Has Putin pushed Russia’s economy too far? | The Economist

    Putin, Arkady, Adam, Zannie, Al-Qadi

    Russia has incurred approximately 1.2 million total casualties in a conflict where President Putin's reliance on a paid mercenary force drawn from rural areas prioritizes fiscal containment over social cohesion. This strategy has accelerated the country's transition into a war economy, creating a fiscal drag that has pushed the budget deficit to 2.6% of GDP while forcing the state to extract capital from investment and civilian living standards. Although an immediate macroeconomic collapse remains unlikely, experts warn that current recruitment incentives and resource diversion are eroding long-term state power by consuming future potential faster than it can be replaced.

  3. Milken Institute1h 1m

    The Catalyst for Change: What's Working in Philanthropy -- and What's Not?

    Rich, Paul, Rochelle, Tom, Adam, Tzitzi, Hulunrosho, Michael Greenstone

    This session outlines a strategic shift in philanthropy from passive funding to impact-driven capital that prioritizes fiscal responsibility and measurable results across global challenges. Experts detail specific initiatives ranging from biometric verification for widows and orphans to government-backed pilot programs that transition communities from dependency to entrepreneurship through rigorous evaluation models. By highlighting successful mergers, pharmaceutical commercialization, and the critical need for professional talent development, the dialogue emphasizes a future where sustainable economic models replace temporary aid to solve systemic issues in education, healthcare, and disaster response.

  4. Y Combinator21 min

    Hiroki Takeuchi

    Hiroki Takeuchi, Kat, Matt, Tom, Kirill, Colvier, Hodge, Patrick, Brian, Nate, Adam

    Hiroki Hirai, co-founder and CEO of the UK's leading direct debit provider GoCardless, outlines his entrepreneurial journey from early university experiences to navigating extreme fundraising rejections and near-suicidal lows. He emphasizes that founders must prioritize momentum over perfection and avoid theoretical "whiteboard ideas" in favor of solving problems they personally encounter. Ultimately, Hirai argues that the defining trait of a successful startup is the "emotional cockroach" resilience required to survive the volatile oscillations between failure and rapid recovery.