Economics

Desmond Lachman Unfortunately, in clinging to its backward-looking, data-dependent policy, the Fed shows no sign of changing policy course anytime soon. By so doing, the Fed risks setting us up for a harder economic landing than would be needed to contain inflation. John Maynard Keynes famously wrote, “When …

Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh In our ever-evolving lexicon, a relatively recent addition stands out – “political money.” This term, although lacking a comprehensive definition, carries profound implications for the political landscape. It creeps into every crevice of the political process, casting a long shadow on our democratic institutions. The …

Mohammad Godobe The Islamist insurgent group Al-Shabab first rose to prominence in 2006 when US-backed Ethiopian troops invaded Somalia under the cover of American drones, ousting a coalition of Shariah courts, dubbed the Islamic Courts Union, of which Al-Shabab was the youth wing. The armed group became the …

As readers of this article, including myself as the writer, we have all likely encountered hate speech, sometimes without even realizing it. The way each of us perceives hate speech can vary, and its impact on individuals may also differ. This recognition leads us to acknowledge that both …

Ryan Bercaw Strategic competition with China does not mean presupposing war is inevitable, but it does mean doing everything possible to prevent it by acting responsibly and being prepared should it occur. President Joe Biden’s approach toward the People’s Republic of China carefully balances on a knife’s edge. …

Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh In an era where the Arab region is experiencing an unprecedented and highly publicized wave of normalization with Israel, it begs the question: What is transpiring in our immediate neighbourhood? We find ourselves in a situation where the cards are being shuffled and dealt with …

The often-overlooked Central European country’s elections serve as a bellwether over Western public attitudes concerning the war in Ukraine. Slovakia will hold elections at the end of this month, just over thirty years after securing an elusive permanent independence. Unelected governments have led the country for nearly a …

Michael Rossi  Central Asia will become a key node in a rapidly developing Eurasian network, linking countries, peoples, and industries across continents. As the global landscape adjusts to an emerging multipolar world, the United States must expand its diplomatic outreach beyond traditional Transatlantic alliances. This is particularly salient …

In a significant development that underscores the changing dynamics of global politics and economics, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro recently signed several bilateral cooperation agreements in Beijing, highlighting the changing dynamics of world politics and economics. China’s determination to participate in partnerships that promote …