Washington Letter

A Washington Letter column reports that recent polls show American voters are increasingly concerned about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the construction of data centers to support it. The worries reflect broader public anxiety over AI's impact on jobs, energy use and local communities where large data center facilities are being built.

Balkan Insight has published a 'Letter from Washington' column arguing that Donald Trump, under political pressure, is borrowing tactics associated with Balkan leaders. The piece draws parallels between Trump's current manoeuvring and the nationalist, crisis-driven playbook long seen in the western Balkans. The comparison has drawn attention among readers following both US politics and Balkan affairs.