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The Invisible Wall Blocking Industrialization: Case of Tajikistan
Despite cotton’s long-standing role in Tajikistan’s economy, efforts to upgrade the textile sector have repeatedly stalled. The obstacle is neither a simple shortage of...
Europe’s Energy Strategy Avoids Demand Cuts, but Pressure Is Building
As the energy crisis from the Iran war escalates, countries worldwide, from Australia to Egypt, are taking steps to conserve fuel. This includes promoting...
Mali Crisis Puts Russia’s Africa Ambitions at Risk
Mali's military government, which relies on Russian support, is facing significant setbacks that could harm Russia's reputation in Africa and its interests in the...
Airlines’ summer holiday plans overshadowed by Iran war and jet fuel worries
European airlines are facing significant challenges due to rising jet fuel prices caused by the Iran war, creating uncertainty for the summer holiday season....
SpaceX Sets Mars Targets as Benchmark for Musk’s Compensation
SpaceX's board has approved a significant compensation plan for Elon Musk, aiming for ambitious goals including colonizing Mars and operating data centers in space....
Meta AI Deal Blocked, Raising Concerns Over China Tech Investments Abroad
China's decision to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus has raised concerns for global investors interested in advanced tech firms connected...
As Iran war fallout spreads, China doubles down on energy security and tech dominance
China's leadership has pledged to enhance energy security while focusing on rapid technological development and self-sufficiency, especially as the U. S.-Israeli conflict affects the...
Tariffs, Trump, Terroir
A year’s passed since Donald Trump imposed swingeing “Liberation Day” duties on the US’s trade partners, forcing many to negotiate “reciprocal” trade agreements to...
One Europe, One Market: The EU’s Most Ambitious Economic Commitment in Years
On April 24, 2026, the presidents of three of the European Union's most powerful institutions gathered on the sidelines of an informal summit in...
Hungary and EU to negotiate release of billions in frozen funds
Top EU officials and Hungary's new government will meet on Wednesday to discuss what Budapest must change to access 17 billion euros in EU...