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Iran’s Economy: Past the Point of No Return?
Iran’s economy stands at a critical juncture, with external pressures and internal dysfunction pushing it further from recovery. Although the country has demonstrated resilience...
Japan-EU Security and Defence Partnership: Paving the way for something more?
On 1st November 2024, the 1st Japan-EU Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue took place where the Japan-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) was being ratified which...
Europe’s Economic Challenges Amid Energy Shocks, Supply Chain Disruptions, and Inflation
The European economy is confronting complex challenges that have intensified due to the ongoing energy shocks from geopolitical tensions, notably the Russia-Ukraine conflict, persistent...
A Refuge in the North? How Trump’s Immigration Policies Could Create a Crisis in Canada
President elect Donald Trump's immigration policies, which focused on the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, could have significant repercussions for Canada. Although Trump has...
What Trump’s 2024 Presidency Means for the Horn of Africa
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2024, the Horn of Africa faces new and profound challenges. The Horn views this shift...
Could a Trump Presidency Revive Russia’s Arctic LNG Project Amidst U.S. Sanctions?
As global attention pivots to the Arctic, Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project has emerged as a focal point of geopolitical and economic interest. Positioned...
The Urgency of AI in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing: A Global Imperative
"In a world where financial crimes fuel terrorism and human trafficking, the integration of Artificial Intelligence into AML/CTF protocols is not just beneficial—it's essential....
Is the Cost of Reunification of Taiwan by Invasion or Blockade Bearable for Xi Jinping?
Xi Jinping on taking over as President of PRC started with ‘Peaceful Reunification’ of Taiwan as one of his aims and later got it...
The impact of Trump’s victory on US – China relations
China followed the usual protocol in congratulating the winner of the US presidential election and the new president in the White House, “Trump”. Officially,...
Europe’s mixed reactions to Trump’s Victory
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has “warmly congratulated” Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
But others...