Economy
The US-Iran war is more of a geoeconomic game and less of a geopolitical one
Authors: Sanjay Turi and Praveen Sothwal*
In the 1960s, there were various domestic social welfare programs in the US. Very high defense spending and the...
Russia’s Shattered Trade Preference for African Entrepreneurs, Weak Economic Collaboration
For both Russia and Africa, the time has arrived to face emerging geopolitical development realities. With Africa's engagement, Russia has absolutely adequate information necessary...
Just A Flesh Wound
The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference being held in Yaoundé Cameroon this week broke up in acrimony and disarray in the small hours of yesterday.
Slated...
The WTO e-commerce moratorium: What it is and why it matters
The e-commerce moratorium is a global agreement among World Trade Organization (WTO) members that prohibits customs duties on electronic transmissions like digital downloads and...
From Friction to Partnership: Australia and EU Seal Landmark Trade Deal
After decades of mutual suspicion and stalled engagement, Australia and the European Union have signed a long awaited Free Trade Agreement, marking a decisive...
Washington’s New Tariff Wall and the Transformation of US-ASEAN Economic Relations
The Strategic Pivot from IEEPA to Section 301
On March 11, 2026, a few weeks after the United States Supreme Court canceled emergency tariff authority...
From Deflation to Danger: Iran War Threatens to Ignite China’s ‘Bad Inflation’
The war involving Iran is creating ripple effects far beyond the Middle East, with economists warning it could push China out of deflation and...
Trump Stalls Beijing Summit as War Reshapes US China Equation
A planned summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has been pushed back, casting uncertainty over a fragile diplomatic moment between the world’s two...
U.S., China Inch Toward Trade Deals Ahead of Trump–Xi summit
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials sought to wrap up a fresh round of economic talks in Paris on Monday, exploring potential agreements on agriculture,...
The New Face of Work in a Post-Lifetime Employment Japan
By 2026, the Japanese labor market will face a new reality. For the first time, the number of non-permanent workers is projected to exceed...