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WTO at a Crossroads: Upholding Global Trade Stability Amid Escalating Protectionism
As global trade faces mounting threats from rising protectionism, the World Trade Organization (WTO) stands at a pivotal moment in safeguarding economic stability. Major...
Opportunity in Conflict
For many years, China has dominated the global textile industry. However, its stronghold may soon falter as trade dynamics shift, manufacturing costs increase, and...
The Multifaceted Dilemma of TikTok
In an era where digital connectivity and algorithmic curation dominate daily life, TikTok has emerged as a cultural behemoth, captivating over a billion users...
BRICS’ Game-Changing Blockchain Payment System: The Future of Global Transactions
The new BRICS payment system, primarily initiated by China and Russia, also known as “BRICS Pay,” is a planned independent and decentralized payment messaging...
AI Literacy Framework for the Global South: From Margins to Momentum
There was a time when the Global South stood on the sidelines of the digital revolution—watching from a distance as Artificial Intelligence transformed industries,...
Will Vietnam be the Next “China” as the Global Supply Hub After Trump’s Tariffs
The newly elected Trump administration has implemented an aggressive foreign policy pattern. It referred to the recent news evidence, which shows that Trump has...
Revitalizing Pakistan’s Shipping Industry: Lessons from History and Regional Insights
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) stands as the backbone of Pakistan’s maritime trade, ensuring the country’s economic security and connectivity with global markets....
Returning the Flow: Ending Water Privatization through Public Resilience
In the dry, sunbaked city of Cochabamba, Bolivia, the year 2000 marked more than just the start of a new millennium. It marked a...
Tata Motors’ Expansion into Sri Lanka: India’s Economic Diplomacy Amid China’s EV Dominance
On 12 March 2025, Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile family, along with DIMO, a Sri Lankan conglomerate and the only authorised distributor of Tata...
The Myth of Performance-Based Budgeting: Why It Won’t Fix Public Finance
For decades, governments around the world have pursued a dream: making public spending as efficient and accountable as the private sector. Enter performance-based budgeting...