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Why Venezuela’s Oil Wealth Won’t Flow Quickly
Venezuela may struggle to increase its crude oil production for years, despite potential investments from U. S. oil companies promised by President Donald Trump...
Trump’s Venezuela Strategy Poses New Geopolitical Risk for Investors
Global investors are facing new geopolitical risks following the U. S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which may open access to the country's...
Symmetry without Strategy: Why the New Tariff Wars Could Break Global Growth
On 7 April 2025, the United States issued Executive Order 14257, saying it would match or exceed any tariff other countries place on U.S....
The Revolutionary Guards and the Making of Iran’s Iraq Policy
Iran’s policy toward Iraq since the 2003 US invasion has been shaped far more by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps than by Iran’s civilian...
China Reacts to Venezuelan President’s Arrest
The American provocation against China came in the form of announcing the arrest of Venezuelan President “Nicolás Maduro” and his wife, less than 10...
Technology – Mind – Health
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished colleagues, dear friends,
It is a pleasure and an honor to join this important gathering devoted to the intersection of technology,...
Warrior 9: Defence Diplomacy or the Security Dilemma
The Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) announced the beginning of the ninth annual joint military exercise of Pakistan and China, codenamed “Warrior IX,” from...
Xi Jinping’s New Year 2026 Address: Taiwan – Now or Never
The world enters 2026 amid numerous aspirations. Traditionally, national leaders deliver New Year addresses to convey a vision of national development and prosperity, thereby...
The Trump-Netanyahu Summit and Ankara: Is a Period of “Controlled Chaos” Beginning in the Middle East?
The Trump-Netanyahu summit in Washington in the final days of 2025 was not merely a courtesy visit for the region but the announcement of...
Why Does the Kuwait Investment Authority Still Matter? Success, Challenges, and Institutional Reform
Authors: Graciana Saragih and Karina Zahra*
Over decades, the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) has emerged as a strategic instrument for nations to manage national wealth...