POLITICO: The White House is changing the message on Ukraine
The White House has been quietly urging lawmakers in both parties to sell the war efforts abroad as a potential economic boom at home, reveals…
Will it be the African Century? Everything Passes Through Infrastructure and Transport Networks
The world has undergone a profound transformation, and a new geopolitical phase has started. The whole Rimland (Ukraine, Balkans, Caucasus, Middle East, and probably Korean peninsula)…
The Dynamics of Global Value Chain in Indonesia’s Nickel Industry
Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest nickel reserves in the world. In 2021, there are 21 million metric tons of nickel reserves…
Visit of Vietnamese President to China
Following the visit of President Biden to Vietnam and the signing of the comprehensive strategic partnership, President Xi Jinping met vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong…
House elects Mike Johnson as Speaker
The House elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be the 56th Speaker on Wednesday, capping off a chaotic three weeks that paralyzed the lower chamber…
How Hamas’ Attack on Israel Shattered Europe’s Dream of Influence in the Middle East
The recent unexpected attack by Hamas and its allies in the “Axis of Resistance” against Israel has shattered the hopes of Europe for a peaceful…
Germany still trades Russian gas
Germany is still trading Russian liquefied natural gas, as canceling the contract of a nationalized firm could cost billions of euros — creating a dilemma…
BRI: A symphony of diverse global strategies and initiatives uniting nations
A decade has passed since the inception of China’s grand Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a pivotal moment that merits recognition of its astounding achievements…
Why Did CBDC Fail in Nigeria? Valuable Lessons for Developing Countries
In the rapidly digitizing era, many nations are eyeing Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as the future solution for payment systems. However, Nigeria’s case illustrates…
AFIS 2023 to map US$1.5tn path to Africa’s growth and prosperity
Scheduled for 15th & 16th November in Lomé, Togo, the Africa Financial Industry Summit will unite over 1,000 global financial experts, policymakers and industry leaders,…
EU commits €150 billion for economic development between 2021 and 2027 in Africa
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen and ECOWAS Commission President Omar Alieu Touray, during their special meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, have launched a major…
French financial prosecutors raid Paris 2024 Olympics headquarters
Organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics said on Thursday their headquarters had been raided Wednesday by the country’s national financial prosecutor and a judicial source…
British charity is over: Homes for Ukraine funding halt could put thousands on streets
Sponsorship arrangements for more than 130,000 Ukrainians who fled to UK are due to end next March 2024, reveals ‘The Guardian’. Thousands of Ukrainians who…
CPEC and Pakistan: Navigating Challenges Posed by India
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is indeed a remarkable manifestation of the long-standing and strategic alliance between Pakistan and China. It was formally inaugurated in…
The World Today: Realism Still Relevant (Security Context)
The various tensions between states in the world, become a momentum to analyze the relevance of international relations theory, including realism. This theory is the…
Lithuanians demand a decent life
Politicians can multiple times discuss economic difficulties, international organizations can make ratings, but if people go out to protest, it means something is going wrong…
Harvard professor Claudia Goldin awarded Nobel economics prize for work on labour market gender gap
The Nobel economics prize was awarded Monday to American Claudia Goldin, a professor at Harvard University, for advancing understanding of the gender gap in the…
Is Gwadar the Key to Bridging East and West Global Economics and Geopolitics?
The Indonesian textile industry is an industry that plays an important role in the country’s economy. By becoming the 21st largest textile producer supplying the…
Beyond Economics: Assessing IMF Austerity’s Effects on Women’s Rights
In the intricate web of global economic policies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a pivotal role as a financial lifeline for nations facing economic…
What’s the point of economics journalism? Part II
Welcome back.Last week, I wrote a piece in response to Professor Peter Siminski's criticisms of the media's economics coverage.But I only answered half of his points…