Economy & Markets
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...
Learning from Japanese Model of Development
The global economy has been under great strain ever since President Trump’s tariff wars unsettled long-standing alliances and supply chains — a disruption that...
Corporate Security Budgets Surge to Safeguard US Executives
U.S. companies are spending record amounts to keep their executives safe in response to rising threats and the killings of two high-profile corporate officials...
The Transatlantic Shelter Paradox: How Homes Became Assets and Citizens Became Renters
Imagine walking past a “For Sale” sign on your childhood street only to discover the buyer is a private-equity giant. In the wake of...
Raw Power: How the Global South Can Leverage the Critical Minerals Race
Authors: Cullen Hendrix and Morgan Bazilian*
The confluence of two accelerating trends augurs poorly for critical mineral-rich economies in the Global South: the rise of...