Shifting Dynamics in the Middle East, Insurers Face a Climate Crisis, and More

October 28, 2019

The Trump administration’s actions in the Middle East signal a divergence in traditional U.S. interests in the region, writes Daniel Byman. He argues that the recent shift actually helps Iran and ISIS, hurts Israel and Saudi Arabia, and otherwise goes against historic U.S. concerns.

Reinsurers act as backstops of the global economy, insuring major multinationals, huge industrial facilities, and vast portfolios of risk that first-line insurance companies decide they need to hedge. Jeffrey Ball explains how the world’s largest insurer, Swiss Re, is confronting the financial impact of climate change.

80% of children’s waking hours are spent outside of school. In a new case study, Jenny Perlman Robinson highlights how Philadelphia is helping children develop skills by building engaging learning opportunities directly into the everyday places families frequently go.

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