Economy
External Players Competing for Spots in South Africa’s Multilateral Agenda
Multiple questions are mounting over what exactly South Africa's 'trade' is with Russia and what economic sectors are attracting potential Russian enterprises to South...
Why Cannot Washington Afford to Look Away?
Until recently, the economic relationship between Pakistan and the United States was overshadowed by waves of aid and security cooperation. However, the global economy is changing. Strategic engagement now relies...
Reframing Tax Havens in the Age of Contemporary Global Inequality
Authors: Andi Mohammad Ilham and Andi Mohammad Johan*
Following the 1990s and the wave of U.S. engagement with unipolarity in foreign economic policy, one of...
From the Rhine to the Mekong: Unlocking ASEAN-EU Trade Potential
Last month, the “political agreement” between Indonesia and the European Union (EU) on their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was met with well-deserved acclaim, as...
China and Pakistan Shipping Pact Takes Shape
In the last few years, the maritime environment has also changed tremendously under the influence of geopolitical developments, economic interest and growth in technology. One of the most remarkable changes...
New Moves in the Trump Tariff Tussle
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US sanctioned Russia to threaten her economically. The US encouraged her allies to stop trading with Russia. Resultantly, many western countries following US sanctions slowed down their...
U.S. Tariffs on India Spark Boycott Calls Against American Brands
Calls for boycotts of U.S. brands are spreading across India after President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on goods from the country, a...
In Trump’s Tariff War, India May Hold More Cards Than Washington Thinks
Donald Trump’s decision this month to double tariffs on Indian imports to 50 percent marks the sharpest rupture in US–India trade relations in decades....
Beyond Inclusion: Toward a Digital Future Co-Designed by the Global South
Artificial Intelligence (AI) today is heralded as a revolutionary force across industries. I was personally shocked when the Indonesian government quietly approved a cross-border...
What Can India Do in Its Tariff Dispute with the US — and What’s at Stake?
NEW DELHI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - India is likely to be among the countries worst hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade offensive, with...