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Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Move: Investing in Pakistan’s Reko Diq Mine
Saudi Arabia’s recent decision to invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mining project marks a pivotal moment in the economic and geopolitical...
From Claims of Dictatorship to Agreements: The Complicated Relationship Between Trump and Zelenskyy
On February 24, 2022, Russia began its so-called "Special Military Operation." It has been three years since this operation— which has since escalated into...
Resource Wars: The Hidden Fuel Behind Most Conflicts
From ancient conquests of land, agricultural products, and trade routes to modern geopolitical struggles for natural gas, oil, and minerals, the control over resources...
Unsurprisingly, US Economic Prospects Take a Negative Turn
Barely 2 weeks ago, US economy seemed resilient, but that was then. Although Trump tariffs have barely taken off, several indicators are now raising...
“Close the Gap” or Political Band-Aid? South Africa’s HIV/AIDS Response
In February 2025, the South African government launched the Close the Gap campaign, an ambitious initiative aimed at bridging disparities in HIV/AIDS treatment and ensuring universal...
Trump’s Two Terms with China: Isolation, Tensions, and the Cost of Going It Alone
US-China relations have been a focal point for economic policies, emerging technologies, and diplomatic strategy for every US administration this century. President Trump’s first...
Trump’s Policies Will Only Put the West-led Liberal International Order at Peril
Authors: Rahul Mishra & Peter Brian M. Wang*
In a shocking turn of events, the US has twice supported Russia in votes at the United...
Danantara as Indonesia’s SWF: Lessons from China Investment Corporation
The establishment of Danantara (Daya Anagata Nusantara) as Indonesia’s second sovereign wealth fund (SWF) marks a critical milestone in the country’s investment strategy. Following...
The Trump Effect: Recalibrating the Transatlantic Alliance
For decades, the transatlantic alliance has been the cornerstone of Western security and prosperity. Rooted in the post–World War II international order, this partnership...
India’s RBI Forex Swap Operations: A Move for Financial Stability
On January 31, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a foreign exchange (forex) swap amounting to $5 billion. This swap was specifically...