Emerging Markets
UAE exit from OPEC raises stakes for trade ties with Saudi Arabia
The decision by OPEC member United Arab Emirates to withdraw signals a shift in Gulf energy politics and challenges the influence of the oil...
How China’s oil-shock readiness is paying off for investors
China's ability to handle energy shocks has led to strong performance in its financial markets, attracting global investors amidst ongoing conflicts in Iran. The...
Iran conflict could spike China’s ‘bad inflation’ risk
China is facing potential economic challenges as deflation risks could worsen due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Economists warn that this situation might...
War in Iran Tests the Petrodollar as China’s Yuan Gains Ground
A five-week conflict is forcing a quiet but significant shift in how the world pays for oil
The US-Israeli war on Iran which started five...
Egypt and Russia: Indivisible Partners
The Arab Republic of Egypt, a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, has a highly strategic location and...
South Korea and Indonesia Deepen Strategic Partnership Amid Global Energy Uncertainty
Lee Jae Myung and Prabowo Subianto convened in Seoul to address growing concerns over global energy security, positioning their countries as key partners in...
The importance of the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia for ASEAN countries and the RCEP
The 2026 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference is scheduled to convene from March 24 to 27 in Boao, Hainan, China. The theme...
South Africa Playing the G7 Roulette
South Africa highly boasts its membership in multilateral organizations, the latest being included in BRICS+, described as a non-Western association. Russian authorities have insisted...
China’s Economic Rise and the Oil Vulnerability That Could Test It
In the past four decades, China has transformed from a predominantly agricultural economy to the world's second largest economic powerhouse. Hundreds of millions lifted...
Abiy’s UAE Visit Seen by Beijing as Chance to Secure Alternative Trade Routes
Strategic readings and intelligence, military, defense, and security reports concerning China in 2026 indicate that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's visit to the UAE...