Economy
Maritime Transhipment lines: Congested South VS Strategic North
Improved connectivity, especially through transport links, is an essential condition for economic growth. Transport links not only provide physical access to resources, but also...
Emotions and the Outlook for Turkish Politics
Economic well-being and social prosperity of the citizens are among the significant factors that determine electoral behavior. Everyone wants to lead a life in...
Russian Economic Policy: The Antithesis of Turkey’s Inimical Approach
In my last article, I discussed the illogical approach of the Turk premier to counter inflation. The dogmatic policies of President Erdogan are driving...
The Frenzied Economy of Turkey: Erdogan Unfazed by the Ineluctable Financial Collapse
Inflation is a ubiquitous word nowadays in almost every discussion worldwide. While the concept is tricky to quantify objectively, the subjective interpretation (at least...
Afghanistan economy in ‘freefall’, threatening to take entire population with it
Afghanistan’s economy is in “free fall”, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator told a special meeting on Sunday, warning that if decisive and compassionate action...
China’s Economic Diplomacy: Where do Taiwan and Kosovo fit in?
The attempt to unite Taiwan with the mainland since 1979 when Deng Xiaoping instituted the principle of "one country, two systems" has been ineffective...
Vietnam’s Economic Policy and adaptation to COVID-19
Vietnam which was seen as a success story in terms of countering COVID-19 is facing challenges with regard to re-invigorating its economy given the...
A new transport agenda to carry Asia and the Pacific towards sustainable development
Transport ministers from across Asia and the Pacific are meeting this week to consider a potentially transformational agenda for how people and goods are...
Trends 2022: Our New World Now Demands New Thinking
Like a firmly gripped tube of toothpaste, pandemic already squeezed out old economic development models in the drain. The new math now fogs the...
Should we start rethinking urban agriculture and food provisioning?
With rising global environmental effects and food production and consumption security challenges, establishing sustainable and resilient food systems will necessitate innovative methods, technologies, techniques,...