Economics

In recent years, the Sino-Russia growing alliance has sparked widespread debate about the fading façade of Western hegemony. Once divided by ideological differences during the Cold War, Russia, and China have started to find common ground in countering Western influence and pursuing their geopolitical objectives. This strategic partnership …

It took many weeks, but France may at long last finally be on the road to having a government. French politics divided into thirds The goal is to try to establish a functioning government to emerge after Macron’s folly of dissolving the National Assembly. The result was like …

In 2022, when the Fed realized that it had been late in addressing the inflation surge, it raised interest rates in twenty-five, fifty, or even seventy-five-basis-point increments to regain inflation control. We have to hope that when the Fed next meets on September 17-18, it realizes that it …

Samar Sami The U.S.’s weaponization of the dollar is proving to be a double-edged sword, as BRICS nations and the broader developing world accelerate their move away from dollar-based trade and reserves. Economic sanctions often carry unintended consequences, and the U.S.’s use of the dollar as a weapon …

Lisa Smith Al Makahleh   In October 2023, the Balticconnector gas pipeline linking Finland and Estonia was severely damaged, cutting off a critical energy supply line for six months. Initial suspicions centered on the Chinese-owned, Hong Kong-flagged container ship, the Newnew Polar Bear. Now, the Chinese government has …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh These days, I find that many people I meet are lost, hopeless, and frustrated. They struggle to comprehend the realities unfolding around them and fear that the relentless demonization of Zionism will lead Jordan to an uncertain and painful fate. We are confronted with …

Samantha Cooper If Iran ever builds a nuclear bomb, it will radically alter the global balance of power, ushering in a far more dangerous world. For over two decades, the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran has loomed large over American foreign policy, with mixed success in preventing that …

Tereza Felix  The tragic murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas has ignited mass protests and a general strike across the nation, all demanding one thing: a ceasefire deal to secure the release of the remaining captives. Yet, the dilemma Israel faces is far from simple or clear-cut. …

Reina Lacllam In an election defined by dissatisfaction and the longing for change, the 2024 presidential race has brought forth a curious question: Who is the incumbent? With Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the main contenders, both campaigns are furiously trying to paint …