Economy
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...
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...
The economic cost of closure of the Strait of Hormuz for the world
In the intricate web of global commerce, few corridors are as critical and as vulnerable as the Strait of Hormuz. Tucked between Iran and...
Smarter Spending: How Data Analytics Is Revolutionizing Public Expenditure Management
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and data proliferation, public finance is entering a period of transformative change. Among the most promising...
BRICS Summit in Rio Raises New Questions About the Bloc’s Future
Popularly referred to as BRICS, the informal group of emerging-market economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), meeting in Rio de Janeiro, has...
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....
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...
Global Economic Shocks: Impact of US–China Rivalry on Morocco’s Trade and Investment
Since 2018, the economic rivalry between the United States and China has intensified into a full-scale contest over influence, technology, and financial strength. From...