BOGOTÁ—Leading the United Nations has always been a balancing act, but the breakdown of the postwar global order has added a new dimension of complexity to the role. The next secretary-general, who will take office in 2027, will fill the most prominent position in multilateral governance at a time when multilateralism is arguably at its nadir. To rebuild trust in international cooperation, the UN’s leader must view this crisis for what it is: an unprecedented opportunity for fundamental reform.

Stringer/Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images Economics 0 Are China’s Rare Earths Really a Potent Weapon? Daniel Gros The available evidence indicates that Chinese rare-earth export restrictions would cost the West far less than often feared, though this cost is impossible to estimate precisely in advance. This is forcing prudence on both sides, to the disappointment of geopolitical hawks and the benefit of the global economy. argues that export restrictions can do only limited harm, though prudence is still in everyone’s interest.

Are China’s Rare Earths Really a Potent Weapon?

The available evidence indicates that Chinese rare-earth export restrictions would cost the West far less than often feared, though this cost is impossible to estimate precisely in advance. This is forcing prudence on both sides, to the disappointment of geopolitical hawks and the benefit of the global economy.

AFP/Getty Images Longer Reads 0 War and Climate Robert Muggah, et al. The war in Iran has underscored the dangers of relying on oil and gas imports. While it may revive demand for dirty fuels in the short term, over time it could also strengthen the case for clean-energy sources that reduce countries’ exposure to regional conflicts and maritime chokepoints. show why sacrificing rainforests and climate goals to strengthen energy security is no solution.

The war in Iran has underscored the dangers of relying on oil and gas imports. While it may revive demand for dirty fuels in the short term, over time it could also strengthen the case for clean-energy sources that reduce countries’ exposure to regional conflicts and maritime chokepoints.

Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images Politics 3 Will Europe Be as Unprepared as Ukraine Was? Tatyana Deryugina, et al. With Russia ramping up its hybrid war, Europe must........

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