International

Shared River Agreements: Fostering Peace and Cooperation

Shared River Agreements: Fostering Peace and Cooperation

Rivers cross political borders more than any modern idea of territory can contain. More than 150 countries share transboundary river basins, and well over 260 international river and lake basins drain across political boundaries. When water is scarce or unevenly distributed, competition can escalate...

Economy

Corporate Governance Practices and Their Effect on Madrid’s Financing

Corporate Governance Practices and Their Effect on Madrid’s Financing

Madrid is Spain’s financial and corporate center: the Bolsa de Madrid hosts the largest domestic listed companies, many multinational headquarters are based in the city, and Madrid’s banks and corpora...
Founders in Portugal: Lifestyle, Market, & Opportunity

Founders in Portugal: Lifestyle, Market, & Opportunity

Portugal has emerged as a notable option for founders seeking to balance an exceptional quality of life with convenient access to European and international markets, and its population of roughly 10 m...
Scaling Smart: Barcelona Startups’ Approach to International Product Focus

Scaling Smart: Barcelona Startups’ Approach to International Product Focus

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most visible tech hubs. Its time zone, transport links, cultural appeal, and concentrated talent pool make it a practical base for teams that want rapid international expa...
French Business: Innovation Funding & HR Compliance

French Business: Innovation Funding & HR Compliance

France combines a large public safety net and relatively protective labor rules with a rich ecosystem of public incentives, bank financing, venture capital, and corporate R&D. That mix creates bot...