Economy
Trump’s Bargaining Legacy: Tactics, Trust, and the U.S.–China Breakdown
In both boardrooms and diplomatic summits, negotiation is not merely a skill; it is a system of influence. Donald Trump’s high-stakes, confrontational style combines...
The Future of Infrastructure Finance in a Post-COVID-19 World
The COVID-19 pandemic upended economies, tested public health systems, and exposed weaknesses in the global infrastructure fabric. From overwhelmed hospitals to inadequate digital connectivity,...
Deconstructing the Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Agreement Narrative
The recent signing of a preferential trade agreement (PTA) between Pakistan and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, heralded by both parties as a landmark...
Monetary Policy Meets Digital Innovation: Inside Egypt–China Central Bank Collaboration
Monetary cooperation between China and Egypt is witnessing significant development, with both sides agreeing on the need for further cooperation to address the challenges...
Economic Diplomacy in the Digital Age
How can the public and private sectors hold onto the unprecedented shifts of AI, robotics, and digital innovation? How can these modern intelligent technologies...
Two Futures for Global Trade: Open Arms vs. Closed Doors
This summer, the global economic stage is hosting two wildly contrasting blockbusters in trade policy, each promising a different future for international commerce. On...
From Global Jobs to Local Walls: The Return of Protectionism in a Connected Age
The world is currently hit by a phenomenon, namely a wave of layoffs that not only sweep developing countries but also developed countries such...
The Floating Economy: Charting a Sustainable Horizon
As the world grapples with land scarcity, climate threats, and the urgent need for clean energy, a new frontier is emerging: the floating economy....
BRICS Summit 2025, de-dollarisation and Trump’s warnings
On July 6, 2025, US President Donald Trump, in a social media post, said: “Any country aligning themselves with the anti-American policies of BRICS...
From Regulatory Enclaves to Corridor Anchors: ZEDEs as Strategic Catalysts in Global Supply‑Chain Diplomacy
Special economic zones (SEZs) have long served as instruments of export promotion and foreign direct investment. Yet Zones for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDEs)...