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mBridge and the Future of Finance: From BRICS Experiment to Global Dialogue
Imagine currencies flowing across invisible bridges—no longer slowed by borders, intermediaries, or the weight of dollar dominance. This is the vision behind mBridge, a...
The Politics Behind the Tehran–Islamabad–Istanbul Link
The plan to bring back the Tehran–Islamabad–Istanbul rail corridor feels like one of those big regional ideas that’s been floating around for ages but...
Divisions and Delays: Why Europe’s Political Rift Threatens the Euro’s Global Role
Lagarde’s Call for a Stronger Euro
In May 2025, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde urged Europe’s leaders to seize what she termed a...
Remote Work Has Its Price, But Europeans Won’t Pay It, ECB Study Shows
A European Central Bank survey found that most euro zone workers do not want to accept pay cuts to keep remote working options.
While the...
RCEP Shake-Up? Malaysia Signals Bloc Could Expand, Revamp Deal
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), supported by China, will meet for the first time in five years in October to discuss adding new...
Turkey Cuts Tariffs on U.S. Goods Ahead of Erdogan-Trump Talks
Turkey announced on Monday that it has ended retaliatory tariffs imposed in 2018 on various U. S. imports, including passenger cars and fruit. This...
Sweden Aims $8.5B at Growth, Security in Pre-Election Budget
Sweden's right-wing coalition announced an 80 billion crown ($8.5 billion) budget for 2026, aiming to boost growth ahead of the general election next September.
The...
Mark Carney is Presiding Over Canada’s Strategic Renewal
On March 28, 2025, Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister, Mark Carney, declared that “Canada’s relationship with the U.S. will never be the same,” following...
Modi Urges India to Boycott Foreign Goods
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to stop using foreign-made products and switch to local goods in a recent public address.
This call comes...
Omnibus I Simplifies CBAM: Lighter Rules, Same Green Goals
The European Union has long positioned itself as a global leader in climate action. One of its most ambitious policies is the Carbon Border...