World Affairs
tippinsights and the TIPP poll regularly gauge foreign policies coming out from Washington D.C.
UK And Allies Sanction Networks Linked To West Bank Settler Violence
In a notable policy shift, the British government said it will explicitly advise companies against engaging in economic or financial activities connected to Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
U.S. Promises Action After Helicopter Incident In Hormuz
According to Trump, the attack requires a U.S. response, signaling renewed tensions in the strategically important waterway
Which Technology Helped Save US Crew Members Off Oman’s Coast
Both crew members were recovered within about two hours and were reported to be in stable condition
How China Is Expanding Its Strategic Partnership With Kim Jong Un
During talks in Pyongyang, Xi called for expanded collaboration in trade, agriculture, technology, healthcare and security affairs
ICC Oversight Body Moves Forward With Case Against Prosecutor
According to the report, the U.N. investigation found evidence of alleged nonconsensual sexual contact involving a female aide
US Military Investigates Apache Helicopter Incident Off Oman
The military stated that the helicopter crashed while operating in regional waters and that an investigation is underway to determine the cause
Why Was A Somali Referee Denied Entry To The US For The World Cup
U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not disclose the specific reasons for the decision
Iran Demands FIFA Action Over Fan Ticket Controversy
Iran’s football federation has accused the United States of revoking its allocation of World Cup tickets for supporters
Geoeconomic Risk Just Hit Its Highest Level In 25 Years
TIPP's new Geoeconomic Risk Index debuts at 92 out of 100, surpassing the peak it set when Russia invaded Ukraine, and driven this time by one force above all: trade policy.
How Soon Could The Iran War End? Trump Gives Timeline
Trump said a deal to end the Iran conflict could be finalized within "two or three days," expressing confidence that negotiations are nearing completion
Introducing The TIPP Geoeconomic Risk Index
A monthly gauge of the geopolitical, trade, and supply-chain pressures bearing on the world economy, built on Federal Reserve data and 25 years of TIPP polling, and validated against every major crisis since 2001.
Tehran Tries To Put A Price On The Strait of Hormuz
Iran signals it will reopen the chokepoint only on its own terms, including a transit fee, keeping a risk premium under oil.
Magnitude 6.1 Quake Near Cuba Felt In Florida Cities
While the quake occurred offshore, its effects were felt hundreds of miles away across the Florida peninsula.
Court Rules Trump Administration’s H-1B Surcharge Unlawful
The ruling effectively invalidates one of the administration’s most aggressive efforts to discourage employers from hiring overseas talent.