Economy
The alternative of unrestricted Chinese trade to the wave of protectionism
At the end of last March, Xi Jinping warmly welcomed the arrival of representatives from the international business community and expressed appreciation for their...
Economy, Efficiency, and Demand of Soviet Russia from a Historical Perspective
History provides important lessons for today’s world, especially when examining the role of centralization and government intervention in economic policies. The economy of Soviet...
How Government Budget Deficits Affect Inflation Rates
In recent years, headlines around the globe have been dominated by inflation. From supermarket price surges to rising rents and interest rates, inflation has...
Tariff Wars: Ten SME-Centric Strategies to Save National Economies
No number of tariffs—added, subtracted, or multiplied—will save a debt-ridden national economy; but the potential of SMEs, driven by productivity and a skilled citizenry,...
Africa, the U.S., and Global Trade: Key Issues Uncovered
With geopolitical situation heightening, trade wars are also becoming increasingly prominent. By a simple explanation, a trade war is an economic conflict often resulting...
Bridging Continents: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) represents a transformative vision for global connectivity, aiming to enhance economic integration between Asia, the Persian Gulf, and...
Sanctions, Tariffs, and Retaliation: Are Trade Wars the New Warfare?
In the new world order, tariffs have become a key battleground, particularly in the US-China strategic competition. As the global landscape fragments into interconnected...
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 new tariff war hit Bangladesh’s export-led economy the hardest in South Asia
In early 2025, the White House imposed steep tariff hikes on a number of One of the most affected is Bangladesh — a country that...
How to Fragment Globalization: Trump’s International Tariff Wars
After divisive debates and conflicting reports, President Trump announced his trade plan: a 10% baseline tariff on all imports; “discounted reciprocal tariff” on “bad...