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Why Indonesia’s rate cuts aren’t boosting growth
Indonesia's central bank has paused its series of interest rate cuts to focus on encouraging banks to lower loan costs. However, businesses believe the...
Sweden’s Austerity Blueprint: Lessons for France’s Fiscal Future
In the early 1990s, Sweden faced one of the worst economic crises in its modern history a collapse so severe that the finance minister...
Turkey’s Jet Gamble: Ankara Races to Reclaim the Skies
Turkey is moving urgently to restore its fading air power as regional rivals surge ahead. Once a rising defence powerhouse, Ankara now finds itself...
Iran Faces Economic Freefall and Rising Unrest as UN Sanctions Return
Iran is on the brink of a severe economic downturn, with analysts warning of a simultaneous recession and hyperinflation following the snapback of United...
Meloni’s Three-Year Mark: Stability Over Reform in Italy
Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s first female prime minister, has reached her third year in power a rare milestone in a country known for rapid government...
US-Australia Rare Earths Deal Marks a Start, But China’s Grip Will Endure
The recent agreement between the United States and Australia to invest $3 billion in critical minerals and rare earths projects represents a significant step...
German Governing Coalition’s Internal Divisions Threaten Reform Agenda
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing challenges in implementing key policies on pensions and military service, raising concerns about political instability in Germany. Merz's...
Is Asia Abandoning Trump?
In the chancelleries of Europe, a concerted, if anxious, effort is underway to manage the return of President Donald Trump. Leaders like Britain’s Keir...
Can the Dragon and the Elephant Share the Same Room? An Expert Analysis of India-China Coexistence
As 2025 draws to a close, the relationship between India and China remains one of the most complex in global affairs. Professor Hemant Adlakha,...
How the War Ends: Mapping the Path to a Potential Ukraine Peace Deal
U. S. President Donald Trump plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Russia currently...