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Is the Russian Economy Strong or Just Under Pressure?
Russia’s economy is not collapsing, but it is also not as strong as the Kremlin wants the world to believe. The government’s argument has...
The Commonwealth as a Commercial Bridge for the Space Economy
The recent launch of Artemis II and SpaceX’s steps toward an IPO mark a pivotal moment for the space economy. Yet as global attention...
Understanding India’s Opposition to the IFDA Investment Deal at the WTO
The recently concluded 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO produced mixed results. While the multilateral system remains stuck on Appellate Body appointments, one of...
War in Iran Tests the Petrodollar as China’s Yuan Gains Ground
A five-week conflict is forcing a quiet but significant shift in how the world pays for oil
The US-Israeli war on Iran which started five...
China’s Economic Rise and the Oil Vulnerability That Could Test It
In the past four decades, China has transformed from a predominantly agricultural economy to the world's second largest economic powerhouse. Hundreds of millions lifted...
Redefining Empowerment: A Critical Look at Microcredit and Women’s Economic Agency
Introduction
In 1974, Muhammad Yunus began experimenting with an initiative to give small loans to impoverished rural women to foster a sense of empowerment through...
America Can Pay, But Can It Reload?
War is expensive, but the price tag Americans notice first is often the wrong one. The early bills for air strikes, carrier operations, and...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Mar 04
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
This week, the Iran conflict reshaped markets and exposed vulnerabilities. The dollar surged near three-month highs as the euro collapsed to $1.1590 on...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Feb 24
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
This week, legal frameworks and geopolitical threats overrode economics. Trump replaced struck-down IEEPA tariffs with Section 122 duties citing a balance-of-payments crisis economists...
China’s South Asian Web: Countering India, Testing Durability
On 21st May, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and publicly emphasised that China is ready...