Johns Hopkins Finds Decline in U.S. Child MMR Vaccinations, Risks Measles Outbreaks

The U.S.-led liberal world order, shaped primarily by Western powers, is undergoing significant disruption as emerging economies and the Global South demand greater inclusion and justice, signaling a potential transition to a more balanced and multipolar global system. Doug Bandow of the Cato Institute suggests that President Donald Trump's actions played a role in upending the old order, which many see as overdue for change to reflect today's geopolitical realities. Meanwhile, business leaders face challenges from declining child vaccination rates that threaten public health and workforce stability, and from the stalled progress in fully autonomous vehicle technology, which raises concerns about overinvestment and managing innovation expectations. These developments underscore broader shifts in political, social, and technological landscapes influencing both global governance and domestic business environments.