Economy & Markets
Bitcoin as a National Currency
In recent months, Bitcoins have been all the rage especially as the crypto-currency has begun to climb in value. The spike has once again...
Step By Step: Yekaterinburg Holds Forum Aims At Bolstering Russia-African Business
Official government representatives and private individuals from about fifteen African countries attended the IV Russia-African Forum (RAF) held on 11-14 July as part of...
Protectionism is on the Rise. Here’s Why That’s a Problem
A new WTO report indicates a worrying rise in economic protectionism. Countries are imposing new protectionist trade barriers at the fastest rate since the...
Can Diplomacy Help Navigate an Upcoming Worldwide ‘Valley of Disappointment’?
The current worldwide slowdown in productivity gains may reflect a combination of decreasing energy returns on energy investments in fossil fuels, and limitations on...
Investing in Greece: A strong challenge for people who want to take risks with high reward
If you watch any news, you’ve probably informed that Greece has been going through a financial crisis for years. Greece is overextended and it...
Thinking about Germany
What is Germany's current role within the EU and in the global economic system? Which game is it playing? These are questions which cannot...
Ghana, Russia set to promote cooperation
The Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted on May 26 the Russia-Ghana business forum which attracted representatives from Russian industrial and commercial sectors....
In defense of the European Parliament: China is not a market economy
Sometimes the driest debates lead to the hottest arguments. That paradox was on full display on May 12th when the European Parliament set out...
Digital Economy has the Potential to Drive ASEAN Integration
In a session on the emergence of the digital economy in South-East Asia at the 25th World Economic Forum on ASEAN, global and regional...
Gwadar: An Influence multiplier option for China
The Gwadar Port project has an exceptionally important function not only for Pakistan but also for the rest of the region. Notably, the Chinese...