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Trump’s confusion over the economy
Donald Trump's protectionist policies are strongly put under question in the US. Although some people are supporting these policies, others firmly believe that Trump...
Economic diversification for oil and gas exporters doesn’t mean leaving energy behind
Authors: Tim Gould & Ali Al-Saffar*
The pitfalls of relying on oil and gas revenues to fuel an entire economy have long been recognised: strategies...
Russia eyes projects in Southern African countries
Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Russian Federation have sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that envisages strengthening ties in a broad range of fields and...
To Reach Sustainable Development for All, Asia and the Pacific Must Move Faster on Gender Equality
Countries in Asia and the Pacific must accelerate progress on gender equality in order to reach the ambitious and progressive global goals under the...
Britain’s Tricks over Brexit
The Brexit has long been a complicated puzzle in the political and economic equations of Europe and London. The talks between London and Brussels...
Major oil and gas exporters face unprecedented challenges in years ahead
Major oil and gas exporters have weathered many upheavals in recent decades but a renewed commitment to reform and economic diversification will be vital...
Under the guise of friendship, China is looting Pakistan
Pakistan and China define their friendship as “higher than the heights of the Himalayas and deeper than the depths of the Arabian Sea.” To...
Time to Reset Foreign Relations between South African and South Asian Countries
Southern African and South Asian countries have realized that one of the most important means of achieving greater economic independence is through regional integration...
The Khashoggi Crisis: A blessing in disguise for Pakistan’s Imran Khan
The death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is proving to be a blessing in disguise for cash- strapped Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Mr....
Regional Cooperation Can Help Asia Tackle Rising Cross-Border Challenges
Regional cooperation is increasingly necessary to tackle a rising number of cross-border challenges in Asia and the Pacific, including infrastructure gaps, trade connectivity, financial...