The growing significance of Golden Visas in the current global landscape
In the past two decades, several countries have introduced what is called the ‘Golden Visa’ Program. The Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa...
ASEAN’s multilayered response to the changing economic and geopolitical order
ASEAN nations have been closely observing the trajectory of US-China relations and have expressed their apprehensions vis-à-vis the uncertainty arising out of Trump tariffs....
Brazil’s presidency of BRICS: Opportunities and challenges
The Brazil Central Bank Director, Nilton David, while commenting on the possibility of BRICS+ member states creating an alternative to the US dollar, said:
‘I...
Iran-US talks and Oman’s growing geopolitical clout
US President’s Middle East visit
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East visit from May 13-16, 2025 -- during which he visited three Gulf Cooperation Council...
The ASEAN Advantage: Powering Growth, Shaping Influence
The ASEAN region is often cited as a successful example of regional cooperation. The ASEAN regional bloc consisting of 10 South East Asian countries...
De-Dollarization & BRICS: A New Global Power Shift?
In recent years, the term "de-dollarisation" or trade in non-dollar currencies instead of the US Dollar has begun to draw attention in discussions on...
Trump’s Gold Card Plan
US President Donald Trump announced, on February 26 2025 that the US would be selling a new type of residency permit card called “gold”...
Trump’s tariff warnings against de-dollarisation and a BRICS currency: Rhetoric vs reality
While issuing a warning to countries going in for de-dollarisation and a BRICS currency -- via a social media post on January 30, 2025,...
Divergences between the U.S. and its allies over key economic issues
US President Joe Biden recently blocked the acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel. While commenting on his decision, Biden said:
“A strong domestically...
Trump’s China policy: What to expect
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi while speaking at a symposium stated: “We hope that the new US administration will make the right choices, meet...