EU cautious on idea of using Russian frozen assets as collateral
Belgium has proposed to Group of Seven (G7) countries to use immobilised Russian central bank assets as collateral to raise debt for the reconstruction of…
Saudi Arabia under the rule of Mohammad bin Salman
Under the de facto leadership of Muhammad Bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia, dubbed the “undisputed leader of the Middle East,” has amassed the greatest economy…
Pakistan: Navigating the New Global Landscape
The changing world order has been a common debate not only today but throughout history, especially after the rise of China and the resurgence of…
Asia’s commercial heft helps keep Russia’s war economy going
Following Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine two years ago, more than three dozen countries, led by the West, slapped economic sanctions on Russia. They were…
A Crisis of Opportunity: Addressing the Root Causes of Emigration in the Western Balkans
Authors: Dr. Albana Shehaj and Dr. Valbona Zeneli The Western Balkans (WB) have faced significant population losses due to emigration over the past decades. Countries…
Europe is finished – Modern Diplomacy
It’s time to mourn the demise of old Europe. The rot is too far gone, the decline too pronounced, the welfarism, decadence, pacifism and self-hatred…
BRICS Driving Emerging New Global Architecture
photo: kremlin.ru An association of five emerging economies popularly referred to as BRICS under Russia’s presidency (2024) has begun its work with the first meeting…
Waiting For The Barbarians – Modern Diplomacy
It is traditionally held that the two oldest professions in the world are prostitution and politics. I am inclined to add a third – blaming…
Reducing Electricity and Telecommunications Costs in Djibouti Could Boost Growth and Add Jobs
Djibouti has achieved remarkable economic growth over the past two decades, driven by strategic infrastructure investments, its advantageous location, and political stability in a volatile…
Rebuilding Türkiye: From Earthquake Devastation to a Resilient Recovery
In just a few days, Türkiye will commemorate the first anniversary of the worst earthquake-caused catastrophe to strike the country in nearly a century. The…
EU climate chief rebuts business fears that green policies hit competitiveness
The EU’s climate chief has warned the bloc must not be lured into a “false narrative” that action against global warming is undermining the competitiveness…
‘The country is not for sale’: General strike in Argentina against Milei
Thousands of people marched in Argentina to join the national strike called by the main unions in repudiation of the policies implemented by President Javier…
A Brazilian Approach at the G20: Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet
Brazil’s G20 presidency denotes its last move to reposition itself as an emerging global responsible player and promoter of multipolarity in the international system, once…
Beyond the Suez: Global Dynamics of Crude Oil Trade
In an unexpected turn of events, the supertanker Grand Bonanza embarked on a distinctive journey in January 2024, circumventing the Red Sea to deliver 1.8…
Shaping the Future: The Trade and Technology Council’s Role in Transatlantic Collaboration and Global Innovation
Today marks the conclusion of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting in Washington, D.C. The United States and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment…
WP: Ukraine’s hopes for victory over Russia are slipping away
Nearing two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, authorities in Kyiv maintain their long-standing entreaty to partners in the West: Deliver us more arms,…
State-Guided Capitalism as a Roadblock Toward Indonesia’s Green Future
Indonesia is blessed with its geographical position on the equator, with abundant potential resources for renewable energy, especially solar energy. Renewable energy must replace fossil…
How to Manufacture a Successful Nation?
Whatever may be the case, building up the human talents of the national citizenry, plus creating grassroots prosperity, spreading infrastructures, and bringing civility and law…
Why Defense Contractors Are Saying No to Their Biggest Customer: The Pentagon
Executives of U.S. defense contractors tried to reassure investors they wouldn’t chase projects that presented high risks for cost overruns, writes ‘The Wall Street Journal’.…
Europe and Africa Forging a New Relationship
Late January 2024, prominent African leaders and corporate business executives attended the summit intended to forge a new relationship between Europe and Africa. It was…