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A Vision for Smart Cities in the Global South: Indonesia’s Potential Path
Indonesia is at a turning point—a story of struggle poised to become one of triumph. Developing an ideal smart city requires striking a balance...
US Presidential Race, Israel’s Iran reprisals and China
In the first week of October, the Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris,said that Iran is the “obvious” answer when asked about the country she...
The Role of Social Media in Shaping Public Opinion in Pakistan
Pakistan’s social, political, and cultural landscape has been profoundly altered by the exponential rise of social media in the last ten years. With over...
Optimized Migration Policies to Boost Growth and Competitiveness in Europe and Central Asia
Aging populations are making migration increasingly vital for unlocking economic growth, boosting competitiveness, and tackling inequalities in Europe and Central Asia (ECA), according to...
Yemen Confronts Growing Economic Strain Amid Ongoing Conflict and Rising Regional Tensions
Yemen’s economy continues to confront deepening challenges as prolonged conflict, political fragmentation, and escalating regional tensions drive the country into an even more severe...
Oversupply Could Mute Effects of Wider Middle-East Conflict on Oil Prices
Global commodity prices are set to tumble to a five-year low in 2025 amid an oil glut that is so large that it is...
The Vital Role of Immigrants in Europe’s development
In recent decades, immigration has become a defining feature of European society, significantly shaping its demographic landscape, economy, and cultural fabric. Immigrants, particularly those...
Balancing Act: China’s Domestic Green Efforts and International Energy Investments
As the world calls for a shift to non-renewable sources of energy, China—the highest carbon-emitting country in the world, in agreement with the notion...
The Summit of Dissidents of the International System and Cryptocurrency
The BRICS summit in Russia can claim to be the most relevant and significant international forum in many decades. The value of a gathering...
Pivotal Role of Cities in Driving Global Growth and Stability
Business leaders and policy-makers gathered at the World Economic Forum's fourth annual Urban Transformation Summit on 21-23 October 2024 to address the increasingly critical...